_______________ produced in the endothelial cells controls the normal relaxation of smooth muscle in the arteries and arterioles.

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


Nitric oxide; NO

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A. A 30-year-old man who follows a lactoovovegetarian diet B. An adolescent girl with a milk allergy C. A 4-year-old girl who refuses to eat vegetables D. An overweight man with a sedentary desk job

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Having a good basis of nutrition knowledge will

A. influence our food choices. B. encourage us to eliminate carbohydrates from our diet. C. justify a high-protein diet. D. all of the above.

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A. healthy-weight individuals. B. overweight individuals. C. obese individuals. D. All of the above

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