Which hormone signals the gallbladder to contract?
A) insulin B) cholecystokinin (CCK)
C) lipoprotein lipase D) serotonin
B
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The thick gumminess of molasses is due to
a. hemicellulose and pectin. b. waxes. c. proteins d. dextran. e. all of the above answers are correct f. none of the above answers is correct
Men and women continue to develop bone density until 40 years of age
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The appropriate amount of fat for training and performance depends, in part, upon ____
A) overall energy need B) micronutrient balance C) proportion of monounsaturated to polyunsaturated fats D) omega fatty acids to trans fatty acids
Patient X is admitted for surgery after the rupture of a colonic diverticulum. Prior to the surgery, he was in too much pain to provide information about his weight and height, and no one accompanied him to the hospital. What would be the best way to estimate his energy needs?
a. Try to have him weighed post-surgery. b. Estimate his weight and height by his appearance. c. Wait until he is conscious and ask him how much he weighs. d. Try to have indirect calorimetry performed.