Of all the organs in the GI tract, the small intestine has the thickest walls and strongest muscles

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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a. provide similar functions in the body b. don't require transport carriers for absorption c. require bile and dietary fat for absorption d. are not associated with clinical deficiencies

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Which mechanism of nutrient transport across the placenta involves the use of cell membrane receptors and energy derived from ATP?

A. passive diffusion B. facilitated diffusion C. active transport D. pinocytosis E. endocytosis

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ATP production from fatty acids in the mitochondrion requires

A. caffeine. B. lactate. C. carbon dioxide. D. pyruvate. E. oxygen.

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Which nonnutritive sweetener is sold under the trade name Splenda™?

A. aspartame B. acesulfame-K C. sucralose D. neotame

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