Removal of the gallbladder prevents normal digestion and absorption of dietary fat.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Bile is still produced by the liver (and helps to digest fats) when the gallbladder is removed.
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Which of the following is a feature of iodide utilization?
a. It is an integral part of pituitary thyroid-stimulating hormone. b. Ingestion of plants of the cabbage family stimulates iodide uptake. c. A deficiency or a toxicity leads to enlargement of the thyroid gland. d. The amount in foods is unrelated to the amount of iodine present in the soil. e. Use of iodized salt has resulted in significant increases in iodine toxicity.
Chylomicrons are released into the _____ for transport
A. blood B. lymphatic circulation C. lumen of the intestine D. cytoplasm of the cell
Cellulite is a type of fat that is distinctly different from other fat within the body
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Jennifer has lost weight by following a well-balanced calorie-reduced weight loss diet plan that includes daily exercise for several months. Recently, her rate of weight loss slowed, and this week, she lost no weight, even though she has continued to follow the weight loss plan. Based on this information, Jennifer has ________.
A. reduced her weight to a healthy BMI, so she will be unable to lose any more B. failed to reach her biological set point C. cheated and consumed more calories than she's willing to admit D. reached a "plateau," because she's in energy equilibrium