Essential fat is stored in:
a. metabolically active tissue.
b. reproductive organs.
c. adipose tissue.
d. the brain and cell membranes.
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which statement BEST explains why carbohydrate digestion ceases when food reaches the stomach?
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