To relieve yin (too much cold), a small, burning bundle of herbs is used to restore balance of energy. What is this procedure called?
a. acupressure
b. coining
c. moxibustion
d. scratching
e. massage
c
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What is a blastocyst?
a. The 5-day-old zygote that becomes implanted in the uterine wall b. The terminal end of the umbilical cord that attaches to the placenta c. Fingerlike projections on the uterine wall that act to separate fetal from maternal tissues d. The network of placental blood vessels that exchanges nutrients and waste products from mother to fetus e. The structure that develops in place of the brain in an anencephalic infant
Which of the following statements about vitamin B6 is false?
A. The term vitamin B6 refers to a family of compounds: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine B. Foods containing vitamin B6 should be included in the diet daily C. The richest food sources of vitamin B6 are meats, liver, vegetables, and whole grains D. As a coenzyme, vitamin B6 acts in the conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to one of the essential vitamins E. Vitamin B6 is fat-soluble and, therefore, can be stored in the body
A healthy immune system depends on an adequate supply of which of the following types of proteins?
a. enzymes b. buffers c. transport proteins d. antibodies
Facilities that collect and distribute food donations to authorized organizations feeding the hungry are called: a. food recovery centers. b. food banks
c. food pantries. d. emergency kitchens. e. food receptacles.