Cellulose is a type of ________ from plants that remains in the GI tract as fiber and aids in the movement of material through the tract.
A. carbohydrate
B. vitamin
C. mineral
D. protein
E. lipid
Answer: A
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In the absence of masculinizing factors, a female reproductive tract and external genitalia develop regardless of the genetic sex of the individual
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
How do the lymphatic and immune systems contribute to osteoporosis?
A. Immune cells resist infections and release chemicals that promote tissue repair. B. Decreased estrogen levels following a viral infection contribute to the disease. C. Excessive smoking stimulate immune cells to attack bones, which increases bone loss. D. Macrophages in the skin destroy the precursor to vitamin D. E. Calcium ions are excreted by immune cells at the lymph nodes.
What effect does aldosterone have on sodium ion concentration in the ECF?
A) Aldosterone increases urinary sodium retention and therefore decreases sodium ion concentration in ECF. B) Aldosterone decreases urinary sodium retention and therefore increases sodium ion concentration in ECF. C) Aldosterone decreases urinary sodium retention and therefore decreases sodium ion concentration in the ECF. D) Aldosterone does not affect urinary sodium retention and therefore has no effect on sodium ion concentration in ECF. E) Aldosterone increases urinary sodium retention and therefore increases sodium ion concentration in ECF.