Many health food stores carry enzyme preparations that are intended to be ingested orally (by mouth) to supplement existing enzymes in various organs such as the liver, heart, and muscle. Use your knowledge of the digestion process to explain why these preparations are unlikely to be effective as advertised
What will be an ideal response?
Many of the preparations might be destroyed by acid and enzymes in
the stomach before reaching their intended destinations in the body.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which condition is caused by roundworm infection and characterized by a dramatic accumulation of fluid, especially in the extremities?
A. Sickle cell disease B. Elephantiasis C. Lymphadenopathy D. Lymphadenitis E. Lymphoma
The larynx can be palpated from outside the body
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the hypodermis?
A. The layer of stratified squamous epithelial tissue beneath the dermis B. The layer of loose/areolar connective tissue beneath the dermis C. The layer of skin beneath the dermis D. The layer of adipose tissue beneath the dermis