The slow flow of soil from higher to lower elevations during the thaw cycle is known as


Answer: solifluction.

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a. sickle-cell anemia b. hemochromatosis c. Wilson's disease d. pernicious anemia

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Catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine) increase energy availability by stimulating glycogenolysis and increasing the release of what alternative fuel source?

a. glucose b. galactose c. amino acids d. polypeptides e. fatty acids

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What type of obesity is associated with increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension?

a. "Pear-shaped" adiposity b. Subcutaneous adiposity c. Central adiposity d. Etymoloid adiposity

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Diet therapy for a pregnant type 1 diabetic includes all of the following except:

a. decreased kcalories to aid in blood glucose control. b. regular meals and snacks. c. an evening snack. d. monitoring of insulin therapy.

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