Drugs, pollutants, and other substances that cross the placental barrier and damage the developing person are called:

What will be an ideal response?


teratogens.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Alcohol is absorbed through the small intestine only

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which statement is true regarding enzymes in yeast dough?

A. ?-amylase starts to degrade damaged starch granules to sugars. B. ?-amylase converts dextrins to maltose. C. Proteases are added to improve how the dough handles. D. Maltogenic ?-amylase is used because of its anti-staling effect in the final baked product. E. All of these are correct. F. None of these are correct.

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Differences in the ability to read and understand materials related to personal nutrition and health appear to contribute to health disparities

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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