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True or false: Proteins are composed of carbon (C), oxygen (O), hydrogen (H), and nitrogen (N).
True or false: Proteins are composed of carbon (C), oxygen (O), hydrogen (H), and nitrogen (N).
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True or false: Proteins have a role in critical care.
True or false: Proteins have a role in critical care.
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True or false: Proteins support immune functions.
True or false: Proteins support immune functions.
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True or false: Proteins are involved in growth, tissue building, and maintenance of tissue?
True or false: Proteins are involved in growth, tissue building, and maintenance of tissue?
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True or false: Proteins play a role in maintaining neurotransmitter levels in the brain and nerve functions?
True or false: Proteins play a role in maintaining neurotransmitter levels in the brain and nerve functions?
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True or false: Proteins are responsible for producing hormones?
True or false: Proteins are responsible for producing hormones?
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Study Notes
Composition of Proteins
- Proteins are made up of four primary elements: carbon (C), oxygen (O), hydrogen (H), and nitrogen (N).
Role in Critical Care
- Proteins are essential in critical care settings for healing and recovery, aiding in the management of patients with severe conditions.
Immune Function Support
- Proteins play a critical role in supporting immune functions, helping to defend the body against pathogens and diseases.
Growth and Tissue Maintenance
- Proteins are vital for growth, involved in tissue building and maintenance, essential for overall health and development.
Neurotransmitter and Nerve Function
- Proteins help maintain neurotransmitter levels in the brain, impacting communication between nerve cells and overall nerve functions.
Hormone Production
- Some proteins function as hormones, regulating various physiological processes in the body.
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