Inflammation of the colon; if chronic bleeding of the colon wall produces bloody diarrhea, the condition is called

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


colitis

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The main reason Americans make poor nutrition choices is:

(a) poverty (b) regions and cultures clinging to their historical eating patterns (c) people are too busy to eat (d) personal food preferences and lifestyle

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A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the role of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The nurse plans to include which of the following?

A. Responsible for improving the health of Americans. B. Publishes a summary of the standards of drug purity and strength. C. Ensures the availability of effective drugs. D. Takes action against any supplement that is deemed to be unsafe. E. Facilitates the availability of safe drugs.

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Which organ(s) convert excess alcohol to fat?

a. liver b. pancreas c. lungs d. kidneys e. spleen

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Cornelia thinks that her sex partner, Alfred, is showing symptoms of an STI. What do the health experts cited in this text suggest she do?

A) ?Ask Alfred if he has noticed the symptoms. B) ?Abstain from sex until the symptoms disappear. C) ?Make a doctor's appointment for Alfred. D) ?Ask mutual friends if they have noticed the symptoms. E) ?Insist that Alfred see a doctor.

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