Gas exchange occurs in the _____ unit

a. bronchi
b. bronchioles
c. blood stream
d. alveolar-capillary


d

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The ______________ is the site of most vitamin absorption into the body.

a. large intestine b. stomach c. small intestine d. mouth

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Most North Americans have trouble consuming a diet containing all the essential amino acids.

a. true b. false

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Children's intakes of which nutrients typically fall below recommendations?

a. vitamin B6 and protein b. vitamin A and vitamin C c. sodium and potassium d. fat and fiber e. vitamin D and iron

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The opioid peptide, __________________, promotes eating and has pain-reducing properties. This morphine-like substance acts on the feeding centers of the hypothalamus to stimulate the consumption of highly palatable foods, such as fats. It may also play some role in stress-induced eating

a. Neuropeptide Y b. Peptide YY c. Dynorphin d. Galanin

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