What is the role of myoglobin?
A) To store excess iron when iron storage in the liver reaches full capacity
B) To bind oxygen within skeletal muscle to facilitate rapid oxygen utilization
C) To bind excess iron in the GI tract to help prevent overconsumption
D) To facilitate the transfer of oxygen from the lungs into the blood
B
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By law, a serving size on beverage food labels is ____
a. 4-6 fluid ounces b. 8 fluid ounces c. 10-12 fluid ounces d. 16 fluid ounces e. 24 fluid ounces
In chronic alcoholics, excess fatty deposits in the liver can eventually result in
A) cirrhosis. B) alcoholism. C) alcoholic liver disease. D) a liver of reduced size and smooth texture.
Which of the following is a feature of vitamin K?
a. Large amounts can be stored in adipose tissue. b. A single oral dose is given at birth to promote blood clotting. c. Good food sources are legumes and raw fruits. d. Vitamin K participates in synthesis of bone proteins. e. Intestinal bacterial synthesis provides over 90% of the body's need for most people.
The median age of onset of anorexia nervosa is ________
a. 14 b. 16 c. 17 d. 20