Produce a diagram to illustrate how the amino group of amino acids found in the body are excreted. ii. Discuss the diagnostic significance of an elevated/decreased BUN level. iii. Explain how plasma levels of liver transaminases can be useful for evaluating and diagnosing disease. Include the terms: De Ritis ratio, cholestasis, extrahepatic injury, AST, ALT in your answer.

Produce a diagram to illustrate how the amino group of amino acids found in the body are excreted. ii. Discuss the diagnostic significance of an elevated/decreased BUN level. iii. Explain how plasma levels of liver transaminases can be useful for evaluating and diagnosing disease. Include the terms: De Ritis ratio, cholestasis, extrahepatic injury, AST, ALT in your answer.

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

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Chapter20: Nutrition Therapy For Liver And Gallbladder Diseases

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