An often fatal foodborne illness caused by the ingestion of foods containing a bacteria that grow without oxygen is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
botulism
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a. Absorption efficiency is similar to that of iron. b. It is involved in collagen synthesis and wound healing. c. Soft water may provide significant amounts in the diet. d. Deficiency is common in children of Middle East countries. e. Wilson's disease is treated with IV copper administration.
How are protein needs met through complementation?
a. the body must produce the amino acids to complement the protein needed. b. combining two plant proteins, rice and beans, will provide the essential amino acids needed c. a protein of animal origin must complement the plant source of protein. d. any plant proteins can be combined to provide the essential amino acids needed.
You have just started work as a summer camp counselor and completed a training session for all the new employees on safety. Counselors were instructed to prohibit campers from eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches anywhere other than the cafeteria. You believe that the most likely explanation for this rule is to
a. prevent food poisoning. b. help keep the facilities clean. c. minimize jelly exposure for campers with jelly allergies. d. minimize peanut exposure for campers with peanut allergies.
Which of the following is a true statement regarding extracellular (ECF) and intracellular (ICF) fluids under normal conditions?
a. The osmolarities of the ECF and the ICF are the same. b. The osmolarity of the ECF is greater than that of the ICF. c. The osmolarity of the ICF is greater than that of the ECF.