Question

if someone lacked protein in their diet, what may they experience?
a. no chemical reactions as hormones are all made of proteins
b. the absence of antigens and increased allergies
c. greater production of fat and longer hair and nails
d. an imbalance of acid and base concentrations in body fluids
e. proper blood volume regulation, but loss of other fluids

Explanation:

• Proteins play a crucial role in maintaining acid - base balance in the body. They act as buffers, helping to regulate the pH of body fluids.
• Hormones are not all made of proteins (e.g., steroid hormones are lipid - based), so option a is incorrect.
• Antigens are substances that trigger an immune response and are not directly related to protein deficiency in the diet in the way described in option b.
• Greater production of fat and longer hair and nails (option c) are not typical consequences of protein deficiency.
• Protein deficiency does not lead to proper blood volume regulation while losing other fluids (option e).

Answer:

d. an imbalance of acid and base concentrations in body fluids