What population group is at highest risk for osteomalacia?
a. Infants
b. Elderly men
c. Adult women
d. Children ages 2-12 years
e. Whites living in tropical areas
ANS: C
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A. "I think you would like help, but you don't want to do the work to change." B. "I could help you if you would let me, but you don't seem to want my help." C. "You say you want to change, but you are not willing to try." D. "This is not unreasonable; if you tried harder, it wouldn't be so bad." E. "You are saying you would like help, and I would like to help you if I can."
Which of the following conditions is characterized by tall stature?
A. diabetes B. juvenile rheumatoid arthritis C. spina bifida D. Down syndrome E. Marfan syndrome
The "fuel" for the ATP-CP pathway is _____
a. glucose b. creatine phosphate c. lactic acid d. conjugated proteins
Which mineral is often poorly absorbed after gastric bypass surgery?
a. chromium b. sodium c. magnesium d. potassium e. calcium