Use of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM) in the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women has what advantage when compared to traditional estrogen hormone therapy?
a. Less bone loss compared to hormone therapy.
b. Decreased risk of thromboembolism.
c. Decreased risk of breast cancer.
d. Less reported instances of hot flashes.
c
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Depletion of chloride is mostly likely to occur with excessive
A. sweating. B. dieting. C. diarrhea. D. vomiting.
During prolonged, intense exercise, most energy used by the body is derived from:
a. fatty acids. b. creatine phosphate. c. glucose. d. protein.
The enzyme _______________ is produced by the kidney and is necessary for the initiation of the renin–angiotensin control of fluid balance.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Fiber added to foods that has been shown to provide health benefits is called
A. phytofiber. B. amylopectin. C. functional fiber. D. dietary fiber.