Perniciuos anemia develops when a(n) _______________ reacts with intrinsic factor, resulting in decreased _______________ absorption
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
autoantibody, B12
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The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are dietary standards that should be applied only to
healthy individuals. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The cancer-protective components of whole grains include all of the following EXCEPT:
1.fiber. 2.unsaturated fatty acids. 3.nitrates. 4.phytochemicals.
CKD patients are unable to synthesize adequate amounts of endogenous _______________, a hormone that is made by renal tubular cells and important for production of red blood cells.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Your middle-aged aunt says that she always feels more "tipsy" than her same-size husband, even though their alcohol intake is the same. You respond by saying to your aunt:
a. "Men have greater amounts of liver acetaldehyde dehydrogenase and so can oxidize the alcohol at a faster rate." b. "Women have less stomach alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme and consequently absorb more of the alcohol into the bloodstream." c. "Men have greater amounts of alcohol dehydrogenase in the brain, resulting in reduced exposure of brain neurons to alcohol." d. "Women have less liver alcohol dehydrogenase and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase and so more alcohol is released into the systemic circulation."