what are proteins?
protein function
diseases
treatment
random
100
the body uses proteins to build?
muscle, bone, skin, and hair.
100
what is one of the main function of protein?
to build and maintain body tissue
100
a disease caused by a severe deficiency of protein and calories.
Marasmus
100
what type of foods can treat Kwashiorkor and Marasmus?
foods that are high in protein.
100
marasmus happens to infants. is this statement true or false?
true
200
can you name all four elements in proteins?
oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and carbon.
200
DNA is made of protein. is this statement true or false?
True.
200
a disease caused by a severe deficiency of protein in diets.
Kwashiorkor
200
how is protein S treated ?
anticoagulant therapy
200
what does DNA do for amino acids?
DNA provides instructions.
300
how many amino acids are used in proteins?
20 different amino acids.
300
what percentage of your body does your body does protein make up?
protein makes up 18-20% of your body.
300
this diseases happens when people have a diet mostly of carbohydrates such as yams, rice and bananas mostly affect older children
Kwashiorkor
300
protein C is treated with blood thinners. is this statement true or false.
true
300
can you name some foods that are high in protein?
400
the body has at least 30,000 proteins and 90% of these proteins have the same job. is this statement true or false?
this statement is false.
400
what kind of muscle accounts for more than half of the bodies protein?
skeletal muscle.
400
an inherited conditions that cause abnormal blood clotting
Deficiencies of Protein C and Protein S
400
what kind of people are more likely to suffer from Cachexia?
people with preexisting diseases like cancer.
400
what does the stomach do to the proteins we eat?
Denature the proteins.
500
there are 20 different amino acids can you name at least two?
500
what does the body uses protein for?
Body uses proteins to make enzymes, some hormones, and antibodies (defend against infection and disease)
500
a condition that involves protein deficiency, depletion of skeletal muscle and an increased rate of protein degradation
Cachexia
500
what are two medications that treat Cachexia?
megestrol acetate (Megrace) and Dronabinol (Marinol).
500
what age group experiences Kwashiorkor?
older children.