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Which amino acids make up the BCAAs?

Which of these methods is best to help an older adult/athlete overcome anabolic resistance?

Muscle protein breakdown can increase very easily and is completely independent of muscle protein synthesis.

COPD is a condition where the following occurs:

You have been instructed to care for a person with CVA; you know that this person

Consuming non-essential amino acids will increase muscle protein synthesis.

Which of the following is a good way to determine a supplement is safe and effective?

What is the primary biproduct of protein metabolism? (Hint: it is a component of urea)

You look through the microscope to examine a muscle cell.  You observe muscles cells that are striated, branched, and connected by intercalated discs.  Which type of muscle cell are you observing?

When muscle protein synthesis exceeds muscle protein breakdown, the result is muscle [Answer1]. When muscle protein breakdown exceeds muscle protein synthesis, the result is muscle [Answer2].