The ________ is the organ of pregnancy that transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus.

A. uterus
B. ovary
C. endometrium
D. placenta


Answer: D

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Emma is a 25-year-old pregnant woman. Her need for ________ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

A. iron B. calcium C. vitamin C D. niacin

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High-fructose corn syrup contains the same amount of fructose and glucose as sucrose

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When a water-soluble vitamin is consumed in excess of body needs, the excess is usually:

a. not absorbed. b. excreted in the urine. c. stored in the liver, bone, and adipose tissue. d. excreted in the breath.

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Describe interactions among the energy nutrients when each is consumed in excess

What will be an ideal response?

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