In which trimester of pregnancy is the fetus the most vulnerable to teratogens?

A) first B) second C) third D) fourth


A

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Which of the following is not a property of conditioned muscles?

a. They can store more glycogen. b. Glycogen breakdown occurs more slowly. c. They contain more mitochondria. d. They rely less on glucose and more on fat breakdown for energy. e. They are resistant to lactate build-up.

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Marcus is a healthy 25-year-old male. His height is 6' 2", and he weighs 130 kg. Based on his body weight, his RDA for protein is ________ grams.

A. 47.2 B. 70.0 C. 104.0 D. 87.2

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Once ferritin is saturated with iron, additional iron can be stored as ________.

A) ferroportin B) hemoglobin C) transferrin D) hemosiderin

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With the possible exception of _____, nutrient needs during pregnancy should be met by the consumption of a well-balanced and adequate diet.

A. zinc B. magnesium C. niacin D. iron E. potassium

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