A healthcare professional has educated a student on folic acid. Which statement by the student indicates that more teaching is needed?
a. Folic acid absorption is dependent on the enzyme folacin.
b. Folic acid is stored in the liver.
c. Folic acid is essential for RNA and DNA synthesis within erythrocytes.
d. Folic acid is absorbed in the upper small intestine
Answer: a. Folic acid absorption is dependent on the enzyme folacin.
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A. The pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin for food use. B. Their guts are premature and don't absorb nutrients. C. They haven't built up stores in utero like term babies. D. They have complications that increase their metabolic rate. E. They lose 10% of their already-low weight at birth.
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a. Enviromechanical b. Physical c. Chemical d. Psychosocial
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