The force that pulls water across membranes is referred to as:

a. edema force
b. diffusion force
c. electrolyte force
d. osmotic pressure
e. gradient pressure


d

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A. It is a brain disease that represents the most common form of dementia and is characterized by memory loss.  B. It is the first response of the body's immune system to infectious agents, toxins, or irritants.  C. It is a condition that occurs when cells are exposed to more oxidizing molecules than to antioxidant molecules that neutralize them.  D. It is a disorder that interferes with the body's utilization of the sugar galactose found in lactose.  E. It is an event that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or becomes blocked.

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Which of the following positions is entry-level?

A. dietary clerk B. research dietitian C. CDE D. dietetic technician, registered (DTR)

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In which compartment of the cell does the Krebs cycle and fatty acid oxidation take place?

A. nucleus B. mitochondria C. cell membrane D. cytosol

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Phytochemicals found in dark green vegetables and orange and yellow vegetables that can decrease the development of macular degeneration are called:

1.phytoestrogens. 2.allicins. 3.carotenoids. 4.flavonoids.

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