How might beta-amyloid plaques affect the function of the brain to cause some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's?
Beta-amyloid plaques are protein webs that form between the neuronal cells of the brain. The cells of the brain normally communicate with each other through chemical signals (called neurotransmittors) and electrical signals. When these beta-amyloid plaques are present, they prevent the brain's cells from communicating with each other. This slows down the information processing as well as memory recall or transfer functions of the brain.
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A) increased fetal risk of developing overweight later in life B) increased fetal risk of developing metabolic disorders later in life C) delivery of a low birth weight infant D) increased maternal risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Identify the term used to refer to pregnant women with eating disorders who fail to gain weight during pregnancy.
A. pregnancy fasting B. pregnancy-related food deficit C. pregulemia D. pregorexia E. pregnancy anorexia
List at least four major program components of the Rush Mothers' Milk Club.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following ingredients, if added to foods in equal amounts, would have the LEAST impact on the energy density of the food?
a. sausage b. butter c. table sugar d. fruit juice