Classify the given terms or examples with the appropriate category. Nitrogen absorption > excretion Malnutrition Injury recovery Blood loss Pregnant females Nitrogen excretion > absorption Growing individuals Positive Nitrogen Balance Negative Nitrogen Balance
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Nitrogen balance is a measure of nitrogen input minus nitrogen output. If the body retains more nitrogen than it loses, it is in a positive nitrogen balance, which is necessary for growth, pregnancy, and tissue repair. Conversely, if the body loses more nitrogen Show more…
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