embolism : Blood _______ or foreign particle (including air or fat) that moves through the circulation and causes a blockage.

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.


clot

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Proteins supply ____ calories of energy per gram.

A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10

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The prefix peri- means ________

A) "around" B) "away from; without" C) "within" D) "not; without"

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Which hormone is secreted by alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas?

A) glucose B) glucagon C) glucocorticoids D) glycogen

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Which of the following is the best example of a complex carbohydrate?

A. soda B. pasta C. hot dog D. cheese

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