Ryan takes ibuprofen to decrease the pain and swelling in his knee due to an injury in a basketball game. What is the action of the ibuprofen in decreasing the swelling?
a. Assists with the activities of antibodies b. Reduces the effects of histamine
c. Blocks the synthesis of eicosanoids d. Regulates immune cell activity
c
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According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, excessive drinking is defined as consumption of more than _____ drinks on any day for women and more than _____ drinks on any day for men
A. 2, 3 B. 3, 4 C. 4, 5 D. 8, 10
Another term for vitamin C is ____
A) pyridoxine B) cyanocobalamin C) pantothenic acid D) ascorbic acid E) retinol
Meats should be carved with the grain, to lengthen the muscle fiber, making the meat easier to chew.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What does research reveal about overweight and obese individuals?
a. those who gained the most weight had the greatest levels of involuntary exercise. b. those with the most body fat have the lowest levels of physical activity. c. obese individuals use more calories for NEAT than lean people. d. environment has no bearing on genetic susceptibility.