People at higher latitudes with lower exposure to sunlight synthesize vitamin D less efficiently
a. true
b. false
Answer: b. false
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Causes of PEM in adults include _____
a. being vegetarian, excessive lipid absorption, menstruation, and obesity b. being vegan, food allergies, excessive urinary losses, and chronic fatigue syndrome c. periods of rapid growth, taking herbal supplements, and excessive fiber in the diet d. inadequate intake, protein malabsorption, excessive blood loss, and infection
A fatal neural tube defect in which brain tissue is partially or fully absent is called anencephaly
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Habitual alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing certain types of cancer, especially those of the mouth, esophagus, colon, liver, and breast
Indicate whether the statement is true or false