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].

Which type of muscle cells have striations and are non-branched?

Muscle contraction usually shortens the length of the muscle.

Which of the following connects a muscle to a bone.

When giving cold applications to patients, you must always watch for blueness or darkening of the lips, fingernails or eyelids. These changes in color are signs of