A Fasting Animal Whose Energy Needs Exceed Those Provided in Its

question 31

Multiple Choice

A fasting animal whose energy needs exceed those provided in its diet draws on its stored resources in which order?

• A) fat, then glycogen, then protein
• B) glycogen, then protein, then fat
• C) liver glycogen, then muscle glycogen, then fat
• D) muscle glycogen, then fat, then liver glycogen
• E) fat, then protein, then glycogen

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Definitions:

Bowel Control

The ability to manage the timing of defecation, which can be disrupted by various health conditions.

Constipation

A condition characterized by difficulty or infrequent bowel movements, often resulting in hard, dry stools that are difficult to pass.

Low-Pitched

Sounds that have a low frequency and often are perceived as deep or mellow.

Hypoactive Bowel Sounds

Reduced intestinal activity leading to diminished sounds on auscultation, indicative of decreased gastrointestinal motility.