Frank, who has the disorder _______________, is at risk of iron toxicity because of the increased absorption of iron in the intestine caused by this genetic abnormality

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


hereditary hemochromatosis

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a. An antioxidant substance that prevents accumulation of cell-damaging oxides b. A substance in food that interacts with nutrients to decrease their utilization c. A nutrient in excess of body needs that the body is free to degrade with no consequence d. A molecule that is unstable and highly reactive because it contains unpaired electrons

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A study is statistically significant if which of the following is true?

a. The findings do not represent the expected effect. b. The findings represent a result due to chance. c. The findings represent a result that is not due to chance. d. The findings represent the expected effect.

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In transcription, information from DNA is transferred to:

What will be an ideal response?

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Fertility usually resumes within _____ after contraceptive use stops

a. 3 to 6 weeks b. 3 to 6 months c. 3 to 6 days d. 6 to 10 weeks e. 6 to 10 months

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