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).
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is a true statement regarding sodium excretion?
A) Urinary sodium excretion is precisely controlled by the kidneys. B) If sodium intake is high, most of the excess sodium is excreted via sweat. C) If sodium intake is high, most of the excess sodium is excreted via the feces. D) Excess sodium intake is difficult to excrete and any excess is stored in the liver.
The RDAs (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for nutrients are generally ____
a. more than twice as high as anyone needs b. the minimum amounts that average people need c. designed to meet the needs of almost all healthy people d. designed to prevent deficiency diseases in half the population e. reflective of current dietary preferences A
The energy value of dietary carbohydrates is ________ kcal per gram.
A. 15 B. 4 C. 9 D. 7