At the onset of atherosclerotic lesion formation, the damaged endothelial layer attracts platelets to the site of damage to form a small clot termed a _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


mural thrombus

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Tips to helping a person with an eating disorder include all of the following EXCEPT:

1.gather information about help services available. 2.forcing the person to admit they have a problem. 3.seeking emergency medical help in life-threatening situations. 4.encouraging the person to express their feelings.

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Jennifer has lost weight by following a well-balanced calorie-reduced weight-loss diet plan that includes daily exercise for several months. Recently, her rate of weight loss slowed, and this week, she lost no weight, even though she has continued to follow the weight-loss plan. Based on this information, Jennifer has ________.

A. failed to reach her biological set point B. cheated and consumed more calories than she's willing to admit C. reduced her weight to a healthy BMI, so she will be unable to lose any more D. reached a "plateau," because she's in energy equilibrium

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Alcohol is absorbed in the stomach and _____

a. liver b. small intestine c. kidney d. colon e. pancreas

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To meet her increased energy needs, a breastfeeding woman is advised to consume an extra _____ calories per day until her infant is 6 months old

a. 170 b. 330 b. 430 d. 500

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