Excessive amounts of phosphorus can cause osteoporosis by _____

A) increasing body fat
B) speeding bone loss
C) decreasing lean muscle mass
D) increasing fatigue


B

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a. hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia b. hyperphosphatemia, hypomagnesemia c. hyperphosphatemia, hyponatremia d. hyperkalemia, hypermagnesemia

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How many double bonds does a saturated fatty acid contain between carbons?

A) none B) one C) two D) more than two

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_____ occurs in up to 15% of cases of peptic ulcer disease

a. Pain b. Dysphagia c. Gastrointestinal bleeding d. Reflux esophagitis

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Low income urban and rural communities that offer little or no access to affordable nutritious foods are referred to as food

a. islands b. deserts c. banks d. pantries e. oases

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