Severe liver disease can lead to fat malabsorption because _____
a. bile availability is reduced
b. the production of pancreatic lipase is reduced
c. it results in damage to the intestinal wall
d. intestinal transit is increased
e. duodenal surface area is reduced
a
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The embryonic phase differs from the pre-embryonic phase because
A. the embryonic phase occurs during the first 2 weeks of pregnancy, while the pre-embryonic phase describes the period from 2 to 8 weeks of pregnancy. B. the embryonic phase is initiated by zygote formation, whereas the pre-embryonic phase is initiated by blastocyst formation. C. the embryonic phase begins at week 9 of pregnancy, while the pre-embryonic phase begins at week 2. D. organ formation and development begin during the embryonic phase, whereas blastocyst formation occurs in the pre-embryonic phase.
Red wine contains pigments and other phytochemicals that act as powerful antioxidants and decrease _____
a. inflammation (only) b. arterial plaque formation (only) c. liver damage (only) d. inflammation and arterial plaque formation e. arterial plaque formation and liver damage
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. If you have a history of heart disease in your family, you should be limiting saturated fat, cholesterol, and trans fat and increasing fish consumption, as well as consuming antioxidant-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts. 2. High LDL blood cholesterol, low HDL blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, excess body weight, inactivity, type 2 diabetes, and smoking represent uncontrollable risk factors for heart disease. 3. Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy body weight can help lower LDL cholesterol concentrations and raise HDL cholesterol concentrations.
Elizabeth is 90 years of age. Compared to when she was 30 years of age, her ________ now.
A. skin is more elastic B. arteries are less flexible C. stomach secretes more intrinsic factor D. cells require more energy