Reduced ________ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.

A. bruising
B. heartburn
C. vulnerability to cancer
D. secretion of intrinsic factor


Answer: D

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A. increases; increases B. decreases; decreases C. increases; decreases D. decreases; increases

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Vitamin E and fatty acids are absorbed via

a) active transport. b) facilitated diffusion. c) osmosis. d) simple diffusion.

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Which of the following is true of vitamin E?

A. Green leafy vegetables are generally an excellent source of vitamin E. B. Vitamin E is a water-soluble vitamin. C. The RDA for vitamin E is given in alpha-tocopherol equivalents. D. Vitamin E cannot be stored in the body.

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The function of glycogen is to

A) store energy in plants. B) store glucose in humans and animals. C) lower blood glucose levels when they rise after a meal. D) create membrane structures in plants.

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