Insufficient folate during fetal development causes the type of mental impairment known as

cretinism.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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Zinc is primarily carried in the blood via _____.

a. hemoglobin b. metallothionein c. albumin d. high-density lipoproteins e. low-density lipoproteins

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Orlistat (Xenical) is a medication approved by the FDA for weight loss that reduces fat

A. circulation by inhibiting lipoprotein production. B. absorption by decreasing bile secretion. C. digestion by inhibiting lipase enzyme action in the small intestine. D. storage by inhibiting lipase activity in fat cells.

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The end products of the oxidative system are acetyl-CoA and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Television is one factor that influences inactivity. How many televisions are in the typical American home?

a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four or More

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