The ________ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans.

A. pituitary gland
B. pancreas
C. small intestine
D. liver


Answer: D

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a. true b. false

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a. increases blood pressure b. is associated with better triglyceride levels c. is composed primarily of phospholipids d. helps remove cholesterol from the blood e. can be oxidized into reactive plaque-forming particles

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, an 8-year-old girl should have:

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A. Cedrus atlantica. B. Chamaemelum nobile C. Cinnamomum zeylanicum D. Melaleuca leucadendron var. cajuputi

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