Which enzyme breaks down starch in the mouth?
a. carbohydrase
b. lipase
c. salivary amylase
d. gastric protease
e. salivary chymylase
c
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A client with a fatty liver is at risk for developing:
a. heart disease. b. diabetes. c. kwashiorkor. d. cirrhosis.
Which of the following recommendations regarding iron supplementation will NOT reduce gastrointestinal side effects while promoting absorption?
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Gas exchange occurs in the body's:
a. endocardium. b. arteries. c. capillaries. d. arterioles.