NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Helps repair and build your body’s tissues
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Allows metabolic reactions to take place
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Coordinates bodily functions
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The major functions of proteins are providing structure, regulating body processes, transporting materials, balancing fluids, helping with immunity, and providing energy.
Detailed explanation-2: -Messenger proteins, such as some types of hormones, transmit signals to coordinate biological processes between different cells, tissues, and organs. These proteins provide structure and support for cells. On a larger scale, they also allow the body to move.
Detailed explanation-3: -Every protein is specially equipped for its function. Any protein in the human body can be created from permutations of only 20 amino acids. There are seven types of proteins: antibodies, contractile proteins, enzymes, hormonal proteins, structural proteins, storage proteins, and transport proteins.
Detailed explanation-4: -Building Tissues and Muscles. Protein is necessary in building and repairing body tissues. Hormone Production. Hormones are chemicals produced by glands in one part of the body that help coordinate activities and communicate with other areas. Enzymes. Immune Function. Energy.