Geriatrics is the branch of medicine involved with diseases of the _____.
a. elderly
b. terminally ill
c. gastrointestinal tract
d. none of the above
Ans: a. elderly
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a. 5 lbs 11 oz to 6 lbs 5 oz b. 6 lbs 10 oz to 7 pounds 2 oz c. 7 lbs 12 oz to 10 lbs d. 8 lbs 8 oz to 10 lbs 2 oz
The glycemic index (GI) is primarily determined by:
a. whether a carbohydrate is a sugar or a starch. b. the rate of digestion and absorption. c. the level of liver and muscle glycogen stores. d. the need for an immediate source of glucose by the muscle.
Up to what percentage of an adult's healthy body weight is fluid?
A) 30 B) 40 C) 70 D) 20
A potentially toxic compound called solanine is produced when
A. potatoes are exposed to sunlight. B. vegetables are stored in airtight plastic bags and they "stew." C. legumes are soaked or cooked in alkaline environment. D. legumes are soaked or cooked in an acidic environment.