5 Questions
What is the main source of glutamine in the body?
Skeletal muscles
Which organ utilizes glutamine for nitrogen and carbon transport?
Immune system
Why should glutamine be considered a conditionally essential amino acid?
It plays a crucial role in maintaining amino-acid balance
In what medical condition is oral ingestion of glutamine beneficial?
Mucositis
Which physiological state might require more glutamine than the body can naturally produce?
Extreme physiologic stress
Explore the significance of glutamine in the body, including its sources, functions, and importance for immune system and gastrointestinal health. Learn about how glutamine is utilized by organs to transport nitrogen and carbon.
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