What disease is caused by a severe selenium deficiency?

a. Goiter
b. Cretinism
c. Keshan disease
d. Acrodermatitis enteropathica


c

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A) Maturation B) Development C) Growth D) Senescence

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Cholecystokinin signals:

a. contraction of the gall bladder and secretion of pancreatic juices b. contraction of gall bladder and peristalsis c. secretion of gastric and pancreatic juices d. absorption of fatty acids and peristalsis

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When the absorbed monosaccharides reach the liver, specialist enzymes convert fructose and galactose to _____

1.glycogen 2.starch 3.glucose 4.maltose 5.triglycerides

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The term hematuria refers to:

a. a reduced amount of urine in relation to fluid intake. b. the presence of blood in the urine. c. the presence of excess serum proteins in the urine. d. a complete lack of urinary excretion.

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