The hepatic duct descends to the right for a few inches and is then joined by the cystic duct from the gallbladder to form the _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
common bile duct
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Which of the following has NOT been shown to improve blood pressure levels?
A. losing weight B. eating more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables C. drinking 1 to 2 alcoholic beverages per day D. not smoking or quitting smoking
Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body are termed nonessential.
a. true b. false
The aging phenomenon called sarcopenia is described by:
a. reduced muscle mass. b. deficient levels of calories. c. reduced bone mass. d. deficient levels of vitamin D.
Small crystals of cholesterol on the surface of the inflamed mucosa of the gallbladder act as _______________ (points of origin) for further precipitation of cholesterol, and the crystals grow larger and larger.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).