Regina, a 43-year-old woman, consumes a handful of raw peanuts without noticing that some of the peanuts had a mold growing on them. A week later, she starts vomiting and suffers from abdominal discomfort. Clinical diagnosis reveals that her liver is showing signs of damage.In this scenario, Regina is most likely infected by _____
A) aflatoxin
B) brevetoxin
C) neurotoxin
D) mycotoxin
A
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A. hydrochloric acid B. lipase C. bile D. bicarbonate
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a. advertising b. networking c. media promotion d. personal selling
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a. it supports the use of pesticides to increase crop production. b. it supports a slower and more harmonious rhythm of life. c. it supports the revival of the kitchen and table as places of pleasure and community. d. it is part of an international group.
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a. raise blood glucose levels. b. fuel the fetal brain and spare protein needed for fetal growth. c. provide adequate protein. d. increase glycogen stores in the fetus.