When a portion of a clot travels through the blood stream, lodges in a narrow artery, and causes sudden tissue death, it is called a(n)

a. embolism. b. platelet.
c. aneurysm. d. thrombus.


a

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Self-efficacy, outcome expectancies, and self-regulation, which are three of the major constructs of the ____, were applied in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the EatFit intervention program for young teens

a. transtheoretical model b. health belief model c. social-cognitive theory d. theory of planned behavior

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Disorders of porphyrin metabolism include the porphyria syndromes, where one or more of the intermediates for _______________ synthesis are abnormal or the enzymes for the steps are inactive

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The most obvious function of sugar is sweetness, but it also increases the volume and tenderness of baked products

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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