Which of the following is a feature of being overweight and pregnant?

a. Folate-related neural tube defects
b. Increased prevalence of caesarian section
c. Inability to carry twins to birth completion
d. Increased risk of birthing a small-for-gestational age infant
e. Decreased risk of gestational hypertension


ANS: B

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Results of research studying carnitine supplementation as an ergogenic aid showed that it

a. does not seem to increase fat oxidation. b. enhanced carbohydrate oxidation rate but not fat oxidation. c. raised muscle carnitine concentration but did not improve performance. d. promoted retention of amino acids but did not lead to increased muscle mass. e. increases ATP and improves performance.

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Fatty acids are distinguished from one another by their chain length and

A. the presence of an alpha end with a carboxylic acid group. B. the presence of an omega end with a methyl group. C. the number and positions of double bonds within the molecule. D. the presence of nitrogen in the carbon chain.

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The immune cells of the body do not include:

a. B-cells. b. T-cells. c. antigens. d. phagocytes.

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Who among the following is most likely to experience manganese toxicity symptoms?

A) dentists B) welders C) farmers D) beauticians

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