If the Caloric Needs of a Patient Are Not Met

question 4

Multiple Choice

If the caloric needs of a patient are not met, what is the body's protein source?

• A) Conversion of glucose
• B) Lipopolysaccharide
• C) Skeletal muscle
• D) Ketogenesis

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