In the process of digestion, complex carbohydrates such as starches and cellulose are broken down into their simple sugars (glucose, fructose, and galactose), a process called ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


catabolism

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The typical smoke barrier consists of a minimum ___ fire-rated enclosure

A) 1-hour B) 1½-hour C) 2-hour D) 2½-hour

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________—Medical doctors who diagnose and treat mental disorders

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Which of the following mechanisms explains how fluoride works on enamel?

a. Fluoride ions will displace the hydroxide ions in hydroxyapatite, creating fluoroapatite. b. Fluoride ions will increase the number of enamel rods. c. Fluoride ions will decrease the amount of hydroxyapatite. d. Fluoride ions will decrease the penetration of bacteria into enamel.

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