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In the days following a major surgical operation there is A. An increase in plasma cortisol level. B. A negative nitrogen balance. C. Potassium retention. D. A negative sodium balance. E. A decreased tendency for the blood to clot. |
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Answer» A. True This is essential for normal recovery. B. True Cortisol breaks down protein to form glucose. C. False Potassium excretion increases. D. False There is a positive sodium balance. E. False The clotting tendency increases for about ten days. |
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