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What is the primary source of glutamine in the body?
What is the primary source of glutamine in the body?
- Liver
- Skeletal muscles (correct)
- Kidneys
- GI tract
Which organs readily utilize glutamine?
Which organs readily utilize glutamine?
- Brain
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Immune system (correct)
Why should glutamine be considered a conditionally essential amino acid?
Why should glutamine be considered a conditionally essential amino acid?
- It plays a vital role in GI health and immune function (correct)
- It is a precursor for neurotransmitter production
- It is crucial for muscle growth
- It helps in maintaining blood sugar levels
In what condition is oral ingestion of glutamine useful?
In what condition is oral ingestion of glutamine useful?
What is a notable health benefit associated with glutamine consumption?
What is a notable health benefit associated with glutamine consumption?
What is the consequence of low plasma levels of glutamine?
What is the consequence of low plasma levels of glutamine?
Why is the GI tract considered the largest consumer of glutamine in the body?
Why is the GI tract considered the largest consumer of glutamine in the body?
What role does glutamine play in treating mucositis?
What role does glutamine play in treating mucositis?
How does suboptimal dietary intake of glutamine affect the GI tract?
How does suboptimal dietary intake of glutamine affect the GI tract?
Why is glutamine considered a conditionally essential amino acid?
Why is glutamine considered a conditionally essential amino acid?
How does glutamine supplementation help patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy?
How does glutamine supplementation help patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy?
Why are patients undergoing chemotherapy at an increased risk of developing GI problems?
Why are patients undergoing chemotherapy at an increased risk of developing GI problems?
Why is glutamine supplementation considered a highly cost-effective treatment for cancer patients undergoing therapy?
Why is glutamine supplementation considered a highly cost-effective treatment for cancer patients undergoing therapy?
What role does glutamine play in immune function during periods of physical stress?
What role does glutamine play in immune function during periods of physical stress?
How does the body utilize glutamine in terms of nitrogen and carbon?
How does the body utilize glutamine in terms of nitrogen and carbon?
According to the 'glutamine hypothesis,' what happens when muscular cells are under intense physical stress?
According to the 'glutamine hypothesis,' what happens when muscular cells are under intense physical stress?
Why does the liver and kidneys readily utilize glutamine?
Why does the liver and kidneys readily utilize glutamine?
During times of unusual stress, which cells preferentially utilize glutamine, similar to GI cells?
During times of unusual stress, which cells preferentially utilize glutamine, similar to GI cells?
Which of the following is NOT a function of glutamine in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of glutamine in the body?
How does reduced levels of glutamine in plasma affect immune function during muscular overuse?
How does reduced levels of glutamine in plasma affect immune function during muscular overuse?
Why is glutamine considered a conditionally essential amino acid?
Why is glutamine considered a conditionally essential amino acid?
How does glutamine supplementation help cancer patients with oral mucositis?
How does glutamine supplementation help cancer patients with oral mucositis?
