Which of the following is a function of mast cells?

a. Regulation of blood pressure
b. Regulation of iron metabolism
c. Production and release of histamine
d. Binds dead or dying cells to activate certain immune responses


c

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In which of the following foods is fermentation least likely to occur?

a. jams and jellies b. parmesan cheese c. fruit juice d. fresh grapes

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In which food group are legumes found?

a. dairy b. fruits c. grains d. protein e. oils

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________ breaks large fat globules into smaller fat droplets to allow fat-digesting enzymes to come into contact with the fat.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Treatment of iron-deficiency anemia includes _____

a. supplementation with iron drops at a dose of 3 mg/kg per day b. a low-fat diet c. exclusion of non-meat sources of iron d. substitution of whole milk with soy milk e. inclusion of sources of vitamin D at meal time

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