Name the 4 Ds of pellagra. What causes pellagra? How is the consumption of corn related to pellagra?

What will be an ideal response?


diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia (death)

Pellagra is a deficiency of niacin. Corn is deficient in niacin, and therefore a non-fortified corn-based diet can lead to this deficiency.

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a. substrate phosphorylation b. conversion c. oxidative phosphorylation d. energy generation

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Which of the following accurately describes ghrelin?

A. It is a lipid hormone synthesized by the small intestine. B. It is now available in a synthetic form for use as a prescription weight-loss drug. C. Levels plummet when we have not eaten and rise within about an hour after a meal. D. Levels increase after weight loss.

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Which of the following enzymes aids in digesting polypeptides into shorter peptides and amino acids?

A. lipase B. lactase C. HCL D. trypsin

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