Untreated gastroesophageal reflux increases the risk for the more serious condition known as ____
a. Graves' disease.
b. Sinclair's gastrum.
c. Barrett's esophagus.
d. Zollinger-Ellison cancer.
e. Huntington's chorea.
ANS: C
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A. angiotensin II is converted to angiotensin I. B. aldosterone cleaves angiotensinogen to form angiotensin I. C. angiotensin II stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete aldosterone. D. aldosterone stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete angiotensin II.
Which of the following is a characteristic of carotenoids in foods?
a. They are found in many vegetables and fruits b. Most carotenoids can be converted to vitamin A c. Carotenoid absorption is inhibited by foods rich in chlorophyll d. The carotenoid with the highest conversion rate to vitamin A is lycopene
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a. protects the body from temperature extremes b. cushions the internal organs from physical shock c. carries the water-soluble nutrients d. provides the major material from which cell membranes are made e. provides a source of energy
The two interrelated components of nutrition education are ____
A) monitoring and evaluation B) examining and supervision C) planning and implementation D) observation and modification