As bone resorption begins to occur more frequently than bone formation, adults tend to lose
height.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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A small group of viruses called human papillomavirus causes ________
A) syphilis B) genital herpes C) genital warts D) gonorrhea
Which of the following is a major form of vitamin K in foods?
a. Ergodione b. Ergoquinone c. Tocopherone d. Phylloquinone e. Ergotamine
Answer questions 1-10 based on the "Elly" case study information below. Elly is a 27-year-old, sedentary woman who is 5 feet tall, weighs 150 pounds, and is currently breast feeding her baby (lactating). Several months after her baby was born her health was not improving as she had expected, so she had a health assessment done. The results indicated that she is obese with fasting total blood
cholesterol of 237 mg/dl, triglycerides of 331 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol of 203 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 34 mg/dL, fasting blood sugar of 226 mg/dL, and resting blood pressure of 141/86 mm Hg. Dietary analysis results showed her to have a total daily Calorie intake of 2,705, Calorie need of 2,241, protein intake of 44 grams, fiber intake of 38 grams, cholesterol intake of 311 mg, and sodium intake of 3,423 mg. ? Elly's sodium intake could negatively affect her blood pressure. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Atherosclerosis is dangerous to arterial function because ____
a. it causes decreased blood pressure on artery walls b. it increases arterial elasticity c. it narrows the arterial lumen so it is easily obstructed by a clot d. it changes the heart rate e. it decreases the ability of blood to clot