Which of the following statements is true of inflammatory bowel disease?
A) It is caused due to escape of partially digested substances from tight junctions.
B) It is considered a functional disorder due to the lack of any known structural abnormalities.
C) It is characterized by the inflammation of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
D) It is caused by elevated levels of serotonin in the gastrointestinal tract.
C
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Pernicious anemia develops when a(n) _____ reacts with intrinsic factor, resulting in decreased _____ absorption in the small intestine.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Explain which ingredients are tenderizers and which ingredients are tougheners in flour mixtures used to bake pastries.
What will be an ideal response?
Peak bone density is reached somewhere between the ages of _____
a. 10 and 20 b. 20 and 30 c. 30 and 40 d. 40 and 50 e. 50 and 60
You are giving a talk on nutrition and oral health to a group of dietetic professionals. Which of the following is included as the role of dietetics professionals in the area of fluoride and oral health?
a. advise children have their first dental appointment no later than two years of age b. advocate and monitor the suitable use of systemic and topical fluorides c. advise consumption of household water sources derived from community water, well water, and bottled water to ensure adequate fluoride consumption d. promote use of systemic and topical fluorides for children of all ages