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CASE 1:  (There are 2 questions on this case). A newborn foal develops respiratory distress, lacticacidemia (increased blood lactate) and acidosis. A heart murmur is noted and tests reveal hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (dilated heart). Tests show increased glycolytic and TCA cycle enzyme levels. Mitochondria were isolated from the heart and tested in the lab using either pyruvate (generates primarily NADH) or succinate (generates FADH) as a substrate. With pyruvate oxygen consumption and ATP production were low. With succinate, both oxygen consumption and ATP production were normal. CASE 1, Q1: Which of the following are true?

David, an analyst for an asset management firm, attends a presentation for securities analysts at the headquarters of a manufacturing company. The analysts are very impressed with the presentation and ask the CEO many questions. After the meeting, the Head of Investor Relations invites all analysts to a club house for dinner and karaoke. Most of other analysts accept the invitation. Of the choices below, what do you believe David should do?

Which enzyme initiates the activation of digestive zymogens in the duodenum?

Which hormone primarily acts to slow down gastric emptying and inhibit gastric acid secretion?

Term for surgically creating an opening into the esophagus 

Term for inflammation of the stomach, small intestines, and large intestines: 

Surgical incision into a muscle 

Arthrocentesis 

Identify therapeutic and non-therapeutic communication.

What is the combining form for the Root in the following word   Hepatitis