A tracheostomy is a surgical opening made in the trachea to:
a. allow talking
b. allow eating
c. alleviate heartburn
d. remove throat cancer
e. assist breathing
e
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All of the following minerals participate in bone health except
a. sulfate b. phosphorous c. magnesium d. calcium
A "functional fiber" is one that ____
a. occurs naturally in the intact plant b. performs a specific function in the plant c. is extracted from plants and has a beneficial health effect d. is a polysaccharide that is stored primarily in muscle and liver of animals e. is a manufactured food additive used in refined foods.
Which of the following is a feature of heavy metal intake and pregnancy?
a. Mercury, but not lead, can easily cross the placenta. b. Lead and mercury both damage the fetal nervous system. c. Pregnant women are advised to limit consumption of shark and swordfish to no more than once per week. d. Pregnant women are advised to avoid shellfish around the critical period of brain development but may resume normal intake thereafter. e. King mackerel and tilefish are both safe to consume as much as desired.
What happens when blood glucose falls too low?
a. glucagon promotes breakdown of muscle glycogen b. glucagon promotes breakdown of liver glycogen c. insulin promotes glycogen synthesis in the liver d. insulin promotes glycogen synthesis in the muscle