Name the nutrient which is the basis for collagen deposition. If the nutrient is underconsumed, collagen-related deficiency symptoms can affect the entire body--skin, bones, teeth, cartilage, tendons, and blood vessels
What will be an ideal response?
Vitamin C.
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During digestion, the enzyme ___ cleaves protein strands into smaller polypeptides and single amino acids.
a. Renin b. Pepsin c. Lipase d. Amylase
Which of the following is a major function of the placenta?
a. Hormone and enzyme production b. Nutrient and gas exchange between mother and fetus c. Removal of waste products from the fetus d. Barrier to drugs and alcohol e. a, b, and c f. all of the above
Children born with fetal alcohol syndrome have which of the following health problems?
A) Short-term mental delays that are easily treated B) Long-term physical health problems C) Long-term mental delays D) There are no known physical and mental problems associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy E) b, c
Shawn's waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure is consistently high, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl. Based on this information, Shawn has
A. lactose intolerance. B. constipation. C. diverticula. D. metabolic syndrome.