Which organ secretes glucagon and insulin in response to changing blood glucose levels?
a. appendix
b. pituitary gland
c. liver
d. pancreas
e. hypothalamus
d
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A. dementia. B. diarrhea. C. dysgeusia. D. dysphagia.
Alcohol can lead to nutrient deficiencies because:
A) alcohol accounts for about 50% of the daily caloric intake in heavy drinkers. B) a heavy drinker's diet often provides too little thiamin and vitamins A and C. C) alcohol is an "empty-calorie" food. D) alcohol in excess is directly toxic to body tissues. E) All of the above
Currently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires pasteurization for certain cheeses, but allows the use of raw milk (unpasteurized) to make _____ cheese if it is aged for at least _____
a. feta; 20 to 40 days b. Camembert; 40 to 50 days c. cheddar; 60 days d. Parmesan; 90 days
What is arachidonic acid?
A. an amino acid B. a polysaccharide C. an omega-3 fatty acid D. an omega-6 fatty acid E. an omega-9 fatty acid