Xerophthalmia can lead to blindness and is due to a deficiency of vitamin _____
a. A
b. C
c. D
d. K
a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following statements is true of homeostasis?
A) The transportation system of the body coordinates physiologic functions to maintain homeostasis. B) Homeostasis can be disrupted by excessive intake of sugar. C) Homeostasis causes the dispersion of large fat globules into smaller droplets to ease digestion. D) The nervous and skeletal systems work together to maintain homeostasis.
A 17-year-old girl who is a vegetarian has just become pregnant. What advice should she be given about her nutrient intake during pregnancy? a. She needs to control her calorie intake so she doesn't gain very much weight
b. She needs to take a prenatal vitamin supplement to be certain she is getting enough folate. c. She should reduce her exercise level because it will burn too many calories. d. She should take herbal products instead of nausea medicines for morning sickness. e. She should switch to a meat-based diet.
The majority of digestion occurs in the
A) small intestine. B) mouth. C) stomach. D) large intestine.