Question

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

1. proteins in the blood help to maintain appropriate ____ in the vascular system.

hormone levels
fluid levels
blood counts
enzyme levels

Explanation:

For question 28, during growth or recovery, the body builds new tissues and needs more protein intake than loss, which is a positive protein - balance. For question 29, proteins in the blood, such as albumin, help maintain appropriate fluid levels by regulating osmotic pressure in the vascular system.

Answer:

1. Positive
2. Fluid levels