Ordinarily, the GI tract is protected from bacterial overgrowth by alkaline secretions which prevent bacterial reproduction
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
You might also like to view...
About 80 million people have prediabetes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The most common cause of vitamin toxicity is
A) overapplication of vitamin A cream for acne. B) overconsumption of cod liver oil. C) overconsumption of nutritional supplements. D) overconsumption of carrots.
Which of the following hormones or neuropeptides is secreted from the gastrointestinal tract and stimulates appetite?
A. Peptide YY B. Cortisol C. Glucagon D. Ghrelin
Researchers have offered a variety of reasons for cultural prohibitions from eating certain meats. One explanation from an anthropological point of view for why Hindus may have a prohibition from killing cows would be that the a. cow is sacred
b. cow provides more economic benefit alive than dead. c. soul of the cow might be reincarnated as an ancestor or as a descendant. d. cow is part of the family. e. cow is property and it is illegal.