Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to
a. provide energy for cells.
b. provide rigidity for the bones and teeth.
c. regulate the transmission of nerve impulses.
d. maintain the blood level of calcium within very narrow limits.
b
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List expected outcomes:
After chyme leaves the stomach and enters the duodenum, the duodenum is protected from the acidic chyme because
A. bicarbonate secreted by the pancreas neutralizes the chyme. B. bile secreted by the gallbladder neutralizes the chyme. C. enzymes secreted in the duodenum degrade the acid. D. None of the above because the chyme is not terribly acidic when it leaves the stomach
Why are BHA and BHT added to foods?
a. To maintain palatability and wholesomeness b. To impart or maintain consistency c. To control acidity or alkalinity d. To enhance flavor e. To improve or maintain nutritional value
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends not feeding honey to children less than one year of age because it can contain spores that cause _____
A) hypertension B) botulism C) diabetes D) osteoporosis