Define pelvic inflammatory disease and explain its cause.

What will be an ideal response?


Pelvic inflammatory disease is a general term applied to infections of the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. It occurs predominantly in young women and is generally caused by infection with a sexually transmitted disease, such as gonorrhea or Chlamydia.

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1.heart 2.kidneys 3.liver 4.lymphatic system 5.large intestines

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Nutrition plays a role in ________ of the top ten causes of death in the United States.

a. four b. six c. three d. five e. seven

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Older adults encounter the following problem that interferes with vitamin B12 ingestion and/or absorption:

a. synthetic B12 is not absorbed well. b. increased secretion of gastric acids. c. foods cannot be fortified with vitamin B12. d. inflammation of the stomach with decreased functioning of the gastric mucosa and glands.

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Fatty acids stored in subcutaneous fat are more easily mobilized than fatty acids stored in visceral fat

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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