Molecules that are recognized by the immune system as potential pathogens are called:

a. antigens.
b. antibodies.
c. histamines.
d. microbes.


a

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Which of the following is not true?

a. Ingestion of a high-fat breakfast 1 hour before exercise increases plasma chylomicrons but does not affect fat oxidation. b. Ingestion of a high-fat breakfast increases plasma free fatty acid. c. Ingestion of a high-fat breakfast reduces gastric emptying compared with ingestion of a high-carbohydrate breakfast. d. Ingestion of a high-fat breakfast results in elevated plasma triglyceride levels 4 hours after ingestion. e. All statements are true.

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Which of the heart chambers is the most muscular?

A. left atrium B. right atrium C. left ventricle D. right ventricle

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All of the following factors undermine the efforts of the National School Lunch Program to serve nutritious foods at school except:

a. short lunch periods and long lines. b. the availability of salad bars. c. access to vending machines. d. the presence of fast-food restaurants.

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RDAs areĀ notĀ used in food labeling because

A. they are age- and sex-specific. B. they are too generic. C. their values are set too high. D. there are too many of them.

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