Which of the following is true of the gastric mucosal barrier?
A) It protects the esophagus from gluten.
B) It protects the esophagus from gastric reflux.
C) It protects the stomach lining from bile.
D) It protects the stomach lining from acidic gastric juices.
D
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Nickki has severe lactose intolerance. Which of the following foods should she consume to obtain calcium?
A. Cream cheese B. Cottage cheese C. Soy milk D. Fat-free milk
Which monosaccharide is typically found as a part of a disaccharide?
a. glucose b. fructose c. maltose d. galactose e. starch
Which would be an example of a nonfood cause of poor oral intake?
A. poorly fitting dentures B. decreased sense of smell C. use of adaptive equipment D. lack of access to restaurants E. hearing loss