The effects of a deficiency of vitamin D are most readily observed in the ____

a. nervous system
b. cardiovascular system
c. muscular system
d. epithelial tissue
e. skeletal system


e

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John is a 52-year-old factory worker. He has been admitted to the hospital and presents with muscle weakness and inflammation of his mouth. He is a bit confused and states that he isn't drinking now although he has a history of alcohol abuse. He has lost quite a bit of weight in the last six months, and his dietary intake has been poor. He was laid off a year ago but he is back to work part-time

Further testing has been ordered to determine the cause for concern and confirm the diagnosis. What could be the cause? a. Poor dietary intake b. Alcohol abuse c. Thyroid disease d. All of the above

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A mineral that is especially important for male fertility is

A. iron. B. zinc. C. potassium. D. sodium.

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________ can be expressed, with a breast pump, refrigerated, and fed to the baby in a bottle by another caregiver at any time.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A pregnant woman in the anabolic phase of pregnancy _____

a. has increased appetite b. notices a significant (>1 lb/ week) weight gain c. is not hungry and eats less because nutrients are not needed until the catabolic phase d. has increased exercise tolerance e. has accelerated fasting metabolism

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