Due to the additional losses via the menstrual cycle, adolescent girls require more iron than do
adolescent boys.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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When the pH of blood is higher than normal, the blood has become more acidic.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Preeclampsia typically develops during the
a. first half of pregnancy. b. second half of pregnancy. c. first month after delivery. d. first trimester of pregnancy.
____________________ are the nutrients that regulate body processes that support growth and maintain life.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Jack has just returned from the hospital where Jack's father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad's atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack's father and also are starting to think about Jack's risk of also having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor's office and has his blood lipid
levels evaluated for the first time. Let's see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have. What exactly happens in atherosclerosis? a. Oxidized LDL is incorporated into the lining of arteries. b. A blood clot travels to the brain and causes a stroke. c. Chylomicrons cause veins to lose their elasticity. d. Blood pressure is too low and dizziness occurs. e. b and c