Which iron transporter helps regulate intestinal iron absorption and release?
A) ferroportin B) platelets C) ferritin D) hephaestin
A
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In humans, signs of nickel ____ include nausea, vomiting, and difficulty breathing.?
A) ?toxicity B) ?deficiency C) ?subclinical deficiency D) ?carcinogenesis
Margaret Chen is a 73-year-old widow and mother of 3 adult children. She visits her physician due to decreased appetite, lethargy, weight loss, and a productive cough for the past 2 weeks. Her past medical history includes osteoporosis, sinusitis, respiratory infections, and smoking. Many of the medications used to treat COPD can cause gastrointestinal effects such as ____
A) dry mouth B) ulcers C) diarrhea D) constipation
Which of the following is a feature of osteocalcin?
a. It activates lysosomes involved in remodeling bone. b. It binds calcium in the GI tract to enhance absorption. c. It requires vitamin K to bind to bone-forming minerals. d. It works synergistically with the kidneys to reduce urinary calcium excretion. e. It binds to vitamin K and is excreted in feces.
One nutrition-related Healthy People 2020 objective is to reduce the consumption of ____ in the U.S. population
a. solid fats and added sugars b. various vegetables c. calcium-rich foods d. dietary whole grains e. iron-rich foods