Which substance is the precursor for the eicosanoids?
A) amino acids
B) fatty acids
C) thiamin
D) vitamin D
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is a function of anticholinergics?
A. They reduce pain and inflammation. B. They increase blood pressure and breathing rates. C. They increase the production of cytokines. D. They decrease airway contraction and mucus production. E. They increase the production of histamines.
Randi is considering adopting a vegetarian lifestyle. She has two friends that are vegetarian: Serdar, who has followed a vegan diet for 10 years, and Rafael, who follows a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet. Randi knows she has a lot to learn before becoming a vegetarian. She has decided to have Serdar and Rafael over for dinner to talk more about their diets and gather tips. She decides to make a
vegetarian stir fry that consists of fresh vegetables, tofu, and spices; a noodle casserole with egg noodles, chicken broth, and cheese; and strawberry short cake with real whipped cream for dessert. She is excited to share the meal with vegetarian friends while she learns more about their dietary lifestyles. Serdar and Rafael are impressed with Randi's cooking skills but have to pass on several foods. Which foods that Randi prepared would not fit into Serdar's vegan diet? A) The vegetable stir fry B) The noodle casserole C) The real whipped cream D) All of the above E) b, c
Blood flow is impeded in a cirrhotic liver, causing _____
a. portal hypertension b. elevated cholesterol levels c. jaundice d. fatty liver e. biliary cirrhosis