Multiple choice

If a person undergoing continued starving has higher level of nitrogen in his urine, which of the following is one of the reasons for this condition?

  1. Glycogen breakdown in liver.

  2. Breakdown of structural proteins.

  3. Dissolution of adipose tissue.

  4. Excessive secretion of ADH.

  5. Development of tumor in pituitary gland.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the condition of prolonged fasting the structural proteins of the body gets consumed and proteins have large amount of nitrogen in them.

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