HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

PROTEIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Five functions of proteins in the body
A
Growth and maintenance, Enzymes, Hormones, Antibodies, and Fluid Balance
B
Mouth, Stomach, Large intestine and Small intestine, Liver, and Esophagus
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Proteins have multiple functions, including: acting as enzymes and hormones, maintaining proper fluid and acid-base balance, providing nutrient transport, making antibodies, enabling wound healing and tissue regeneration, and providing energy when carbohydrate and fat intake is inadequate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Protein helps repair and build your body’s tissues. It drives metabolic reactions, maintains pH and fluid balance, and keeps the immune system strong. It also transports and stores nutrients and can act as an energy source.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fluid balance-Proteins regulate body processes to maintain fluid balance. Proteins in the blood are called albumin and globulin, and they help maintain the body’s fluid balance by keeping water in the blood. Blood proteins have the ability to attract and keep fluid in the bloodstream.

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