The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a general lack of protein, energy, and nutrients in the diet is called
A. marasmus.
B. sickle cell anemia.
C. cystic fibrosis.
D. kwashiorkor.
Answer: A
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A. vitamin E. B. vitamin C. C. vitamin A. D. vitamin K.
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A. osmosis describes water's movement across membranes, while simple diffusion describes the movement of substances across membranes. B. in osmosis, water is moving to a high concentration of dissolved substances, while in simple diffusion, substances are moving to an area of lower concentration. C. There is no difference; they are equivalent. D. A and B
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false