Question

1. inadequate protein intake can cause _, which is when blood is too acidic.

○ acidosis
○ alkalosis
○ ketosis
○ caustosis

1. proteins maintain acid - base balance.

○ true
○ false

1. when the body is growing or recovering from an illness or injury, it needs a _ protein balance to supply the raw materials required to build new tissues.

○ positive
○ negative
○ neutral

Explanation:

1. Acidosis is the condition where blood is too acidic and can be caused by inadequate protein intake. Alkalosis is when blood is too alkaline, ketosis is related to fat - metabolism and ketone production, and caustosis is not a recognized medical term related to this context.
2. Proteins play a role in maintaining acid - base balance in the body as they can act as buffers.
3. When the body is growing or recovering from illness or injury, it requires more protein to build new tissues, which is a positive protein balance. A negative protein balance means the body is breaking down more protein than it is taking in, and a neutral balance means intake equals output.

Answer:

1. A. Acidosis
2. True
3. Positive