Food allergy is most likely to be triggered by the:
A) excessive loss of water and electrolytes from the body.
B) vigorous contractions in the lining of the stomach.
C) escape of partially digested food particles through the gaps in tight junctions.
D) abrupt increase in the microbial population in the gastrointestinal tract.
C
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Cathi is preparing for a large dinner party with her friends. The night before the dinner party she sets out chicken breast to thaw on the kitchen counter. That night she feels a little nauseated and heads to bed early, forgetting the chicken on the counter. In the morning she has a mild case of diarrhea, but decides not to cancel the dinner party because she is feeling a little better than the
night before. She places the thawed chicken into a casserole dish and places it in the refrigerator. Three hours before the guests arrive she begins to prepare the meal. She first cooks rice and places it in a serving dish to cool. Next she cuts the chicken breast into strips on a cutting board, places the chicken back into the dish and then seasons it. While the oven is preheating she chops unwashed salad ingredients on the same cutting board where she cut the chicken, but uses a clean knife. She combines the salad and places it into the serving bowl. One hour before the guests arrive she places the chicken into the oven to bake. She stirs the rice and adds nuts and a few herbs. As she is mixing the rice she sneezes into the rice dish. Just as the chicken is finished the first guests arrive. Which dish will likely make Cathi's guests sick? A) the chicken B) the salad C) the rice D) the salad and the rice E) the chicken, salad and rice
In 2010, children under 18 years of age comprised nearly _____ percent of the U.S. population
a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25 e. 30
What type of cell does NOT contain nuclei?
a. red blood cells b. nerve cells c. heart muscle cells d. skeletal muscle cells e. epithelium
During an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease, the patient should be placed on small, frequent meals of _____ to minimize stool output and reduce symptoms of malabsorption
a. a low-sodium, low-kcalorie diet b. a low-fat, low-fiber diet c. a low-protein diet d. parenteral nutrition e. a clear liquid diet