MCAT Question A Day - 4/29/14 - Answer!
Excessive amounts of nitrogen are found in the urine of an individual who has experienced a period of extended fasting. This is most likely due to:
A. glycogenolysis in the liver.
B. the breakdown of body proteins.
C. lipolysis in adipose tissue.
D. a tumor on the posterior pituitary causing excessive ADH secretion.
B is correct. This question simply requires that you recognize that protein is the only major nutrient containing nitrogen.
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B is correct. This question simply requires that you recognize that protein is the only major nutrient containing nitrogen.
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