What happens mostly in the large intestine (colon)??

A) Vitamins and minerals are absorbed
B) Water is absorbed
C) Amino acids are absorbed
D) Glucose is absorbed
E) Fiber is absorbed


B

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Calcium in the body's fluids performs all of the following major roles except: a. regulating the transport of ions across cell membranes. b. helping maintain normal blood glucose

c. participating in blood clotting. d. facilitating muscle contraction. e. activating cellular enzymes.

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The high metabolic rate of infants results from ________.

A. the calories needed to digest food B. the large surface area of the infant's body C. the physical activity of the infant D. All of these choices are accurate.

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Assessing your client's BMI (69 inches, 175 pounds), you find that she is:

a. underweight. b. at a healthy weight. c. overweight. d. obese.

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