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According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR’s), healthy adults should consume ___________ percent of total daily kcals from protein.

What is the recommended source of amino acids for optimal protein intake?

According to the review, regarding the Position Stand: protein and exercise, how often should protein doses be consumed throughout the day?

 According to the paper written by Schoenfeld and Aragon, which statement is true regarding protein dose and muscle protein synthesis (MPS)?

According to the Review Article, International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: protein and exercise, what does increased protein intake not seem to cause in healthy individuals?

Your patient is presenting for coronary artery bypass grafting. Post-induction hemodynamics include: BP 120/80, HR 78, SVR 1200 dynes/sec, cardiac output 5 L/min, SpO2 96%.  ABG: pH = 7.34, PaCO2 = 32, PaO2 = 102, HCO3- = 22, BE +0.  Hgb 9.1, Hct 27. Calculate this patient’s DO2 (arterial oxygen delivery; mL/min). [Use 1.39 in CaO2 equation for oxygen combining capacity]. 

All of the images shown above involve mares affected by Granulosa Cell Tumors (GCTs), including one mare exhibiting stallion-like behavior and mounting another mare in standing estrus. A subset of these tumors also contain theca cells, as well as possibly other types of cells, and are more specifically referred to as Granulosa-Theca Cell Tumors (GTCTs). However, for the sake of simplicity, we will use GCT to refer to either of these ovarian tumors containing granulosa cells. From the FIVE statements below, select the FOUR (4) which are CORRECT, with respect to equine GCTs.

The pathologic changes evident in the images of equine endometrium shown below are most characteristic of which of the following conditions?

You are encouraged to use scratch paper during the exam but you must follow these rules: get 2-3 pages of unused lined or blank white paper  hold up all pages to the camera at the same time and show the front and back only these pages my be used during the exam  

Which statement below explains phase 3 of the cardiac action potential?