In context of lactation, the reason women produce less milk during the second six months after pregnancy is that:
A) the cells in the alveolus become less responsive to prolactin after six months of lactation.
B) oxytocin levels become high after four months, which results in greater milk losses than the production can keep up with.
C) infants no longer breastfeed after four months of age, so milk production stops.
D) most infants are also fed supplemental foods by this age.
D
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A. consuming fried and greasy meals B. using high emetogenic chemotherapeutic drugs C. increasing intake of carbonated beverages D. adding extra sauces and gravies to foods E. consuming small, low-fat meals
Which of the following is a good chromium source?
A. Drinking water B. Cherries C. Enriched, refined grains D. Whole grain
Which of the following are acidic, water-soluble compounds formed from the incomplete breakdown of fat when carbohydrate is not available?
a. amino acids b. pyruvate molecules c. carbon dioxide d. ketone bodies e. ammonia and urea
Is oxygen required for glycolysis?
A. Yes B. No