Osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the joints.

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

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What religious group in which approximately 40% of members practice being lacto-ovo-vegetarians discourages consumption of between-meal snacks, hot spices, alcohol, tea, and coffee?

A. Buddhists and Hindus B. Seventh-Day Adventists C. Mormons D. Orthodox Jews

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When Benson had his blood pressure tested, it was normal. Based on this information, what was his blood pressure? 

A. 118/69 mm Hg B. 80/120 mm Hg C. 145/60 mm Hg D. 70/120 mm Hg

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One study has suggested that consuming even one additional serving of low-fat dairy foods each day is associated with a 40 to 50% reduction in risk of which of the following diseases?

a. Breast cancer b. Prostrate cancer c. Heart disease d. Colon cancer

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Deficiencies in the B vitamins generally would result in which type of anemia?

a. macrocytic b. microcytic c. hemolytic d. sideroblastic

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