What does lactoferrin do?

a. destroys toxic microbes
b. binds iron, thus preventing use by bacteria
c. triggers blood clotting
d. increases vascular permeability
e. releases prostaglandins


b

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A) ?It is an analog of ascorbic acid. B) ?It is abundant in green leafy vegetables. C) It is synthesized by the body from cysteine. D) Its average intakes in the United States are lower than recommended.

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Chubby babies should be put on diets.

a. true b. false

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can _____

a. cause less estrogen to be secreted, thus blocking ovulation b. lead to scarring and blockage of the fallopian tubes c. cause sperm to become less viable, when transferred to a male d. increase the lining of the endometrium e. decrease zinc absorption

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Which of the following is not one of the chronic complications of diabetes?

a. nephropathy b. neuropathy c. retinopathy d. myopathy

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