After he had consumed a diet low in vitamin A diet for some time, Perry developed _______________, which made it very difficult for him to drive safely at night because of his impaired ability to see in the dark

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


night blindness

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a. morbidity rate. b. mortality rate. c. longevity. d. life expectancy.

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Severe zinc deficiency _____

a. causes disturbances in sense of smell b. reduces appetite c. is related to stunted growth d. is associated with a decline in the body's ability to fight infections e. is associated with vomiting

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Cholecystokinin and peptide YY are two hormones that are released in response to nutrients reaching the small intestine. What is the resultant effect of this action?

A) Hunger and satiety are increased. B) Hunger and satiety are decreased. C) Hunger increases and satiety decreases. D) Hunger decreases and satiety increases

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Which of the following is true of the biological and genetic factors that contribute to eating disorders?

A) Medication used to treat clinical depression is often effective in the treatment of certain eating disorders. B) Scientists have determined that clinical depression leads to eating disorders and vice versa. C) Studies of identical and fraternal twins have provided evidence suggesting that eating disorders cannot be inherited. D) Brain chemicals do not play any role in the development of eating disorders.

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