Weight gain often occurs in patients with cancer of the _____
a. colon
b. breast
c. stomach
d. pancreas
e. esophagus
b
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Define the four levels of protein organization.
What will be an ideal response?
Some infants cannot synthesize several of the traditionally nonessential amino acids. These amino acids must be obtained from the diet until the baby matures and are referred to as__________
A) complementary amino acids B) limiting amino acids C) conditionally essential amino acids D) nonessential amino acids
Jack has just returned from the hospital where his father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad's atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack's father and also are starting to think about Jack's risk of having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor's office and has his blood lipid levels
evaluated for the first time. Let's see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have.What process occurs in atherosclerosis? a. Oxidized LDL is incorporated into the lining of arteries. b. A blood clot travels to the brain and causes a stroke. c. Chylomicrons cause veins to lose their elasticity. d. Blood pressure becomes too low and leads to dizziness. e. HDL transports cholesterol to the liver for disposal.
Which minerals are most likely to be lacking in the diet of vegetarians?
a. sodium, potassium, and chloride b. zinc, magnesium, and fluoride c. iron, manganese, and calcium d. iron, zinc, and calcium e. iron, magnesium, and potassium