The movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane is called ________.
A. water permeability
B. osmosis
C. hydrolysis
D. facilitated diffusion
Answer: B
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Which of the following is a feature of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
a. FAS cannot be treated, only prevented. b. Cognitive function is affected the least when physical abnormalities are most severe. c. Diagnosis is apparent within 6 months of birth for virtually all children with FAS. d. The most severe physical abnormalities in most FAS children are covert rather than overt. e. No harm will result to the infant unless the mother is actually drunk.
Neurotransmitter enhancement is an attribute of a(n) _____, and neurotransmitter blocking is an attribute of a(n) _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Dietary guidelines to control alcohol intake are provided by the:
A) American Cancer Society. B) 2010 Dietary Guidelines. C) American Heart Association. D) All of the above E) None of the above
Becky's 2-year-old son can't walk because he was born with spina bifida. To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with a neural tube defect, Becky should
A. consume green leafy vegetables, drink orange juice, and take a folic acid supplement before getting pregnant. B. take iron, zinc, and magnesium supplements during the first month of pregnancy, then eat more whole-grain breads and cereals for the remaining months of pregnancy. C. take pantothenic acid, B-6, and B-12 supplements before getting pregnant. D. eat at least 3 ounces of fatty fish three times a week, take vitamin A and D supplements, and drink more fat-free milk during the first three months of pregnancy.