When calcium concentrations are low, what type of absorption most likely occurs?
a. Passive diffusion
b. Active transport
c. Facilitated diffusion
d. Passive transport
Answer: b. Active transport
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A) ?standard diet B) ?nutrition care plan C) ?modified diet D) ?nursing diagnosis
Which of the following statements regarding the use of drugs or herbal supplements for weight control is false?
A. Some drugs function to depress the appetite by affecting various neurotransmitters in the brain B. Substantial research has shown that over-the-counter herbal weight loss supplements are effective for inducing and maintaining long-term weight loss C. The FDA recommends that weight-loss drugs should be used only on a short-term basis D. Some drugs function to stimulate thermogenesis, increasing energy expenditure
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is Prader-Willi syndrome?
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