Sorbitol is ________.
A. absorbed and metabolized more slowly than glucose and other sugars
B. used in candies and gums
C. a sugar alcohol
D. All of these choices are correct.
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
Scar tissue accumulation in the liver
A. is not damaging because cells can still function normally. B. is called cirrhosis. C. is part of normal aging, but is accelerated by alcohol. D. leads to the development of fatty liver.
Sophia is concerned about her health, because her father died from colorectal cancer when he was only 50 years of age. In addition to discussing her medical history and concerns with her physician and being tested for colorectal cancer, Sophia should see her doctor if she notices
A. bowel movements that occur 3 times a week. B. weight loss without trying to lose weight. C. mucus in her stools. D. occasional heartburn.
The mechanism behind most CKD in patients without diabetes is mediated by:
a. enzyme systems. b. immune systems. c. catabolic systems. d. hormonal systems.
The colon functions in the absorption of:
a. amino acids, fatty acids b. unsaturated fatty acids, electrolytes c. water, salts, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin d. glucose and fatty acids