Cholesterol-lowering drugs are called ________
A)antihypertensives B)probiotics
C)NSAIDs D)statins
D
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To assist in fluid balance, electrolytes
A. act as universal solvents. B. prevent thirst stimulation. C. attract water into and out of cells. D. transport proteins.
Brian is a 21-year-old Caucasian student who is in his last year of college. Though he is a good student, it has been Brian's practice since freshman year to binge drink on weekends, typically consuming more than a six-pack of beer on Friday and Saturday nights. Brian is 5'11" tall; has weighed about the same, 195 lbs., for the past few years; and is fairly muscular and athletic in his build. He
eats most meals in the cafeteria, but despite access to homemade foods, he eats few vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and his diet is high in fat and salt. The only snacks he consumes are from the vending machine, and he usually washes down a bag of corn chips with a soda, or grabs a burger, fries, and beer when out on weekends. He doesn't take any medications and has no significant medical history. A recent physical examination in preparation for basketball season revealed no remarkable physical findings except muscle aches since restarting weight lifting and new-onset stomach pain, which the doctor assesses to be gastritis. A lipid profile found his triglycerides and VLDL cholesterol to be elevated. His blood pressure is slightly elevated. He has a family history of hypertension, stroke, and alcohol abuse. Many nutrients are adversely affected by heavy drinking. The doctor cautions Brian to take a multivitamin-mineral supplement and to be aware that heavy drinking can reduce: a. thiamin absorption. b. vitamin A degradation. c. folate degradation. d. all of the above
The organ most responsible for prompting us to seek food is the
A. stomach. B. small intestine. C. hypothalamus. D. mouth.
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Women who breastfeed their babies tend to gain weight at a faster rate than women who choose to formula-feed their infants. B. Breastfeeding reduces a woman's risk of type 1 diabetes in later adulthood. C. Human milk naturally contains antibodies and immune cells that are not in infant formulas. D. The composition of human milk remains consistent over time.