Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Fat-soluble vitamins and long-chain fatty acids are transported via the lymphatic system, and eventually drains into the subclavian vein.
2. The lymphatic system filters the blood and eliminates waste.
3. The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems pick up absorbed nutrients in the villi of the small intestine and transport them throughout the body.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
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a. true b. false
Individuals using conventional therapy to treat diabetes mellitus must synchronize administration of their insulin and food intake to avoid _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Research has developed Olestra, a product on the market that is used as a fat alternative. What food sources contain Olestra? How does the product impact absorption of vitamins and some nutrients? What are the positive effects and the negative effects
of Olestra? One concern about Olestra and other newly developed products is that they will not reduce the actual fat content, but rather would increase it. Explain the rationale for this concern.
A motor nerve and all the ?bers that it controls is called a ________
A) motor unit B) muscle bundle C) muscle ?laments D) muscle fascia