Another term for amylase is _____

a. bile
b. ptyalin
c. chyme
d. bicarbonate
e. mucus


b

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Nonspecific signs and symptoms resulting from insufficient or excessive intake of nutrients or energy are well-recognized risk factors for the development of _____.

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Which of the following organs is the leading site for cancer deaths among men and women in the United States?

A. Liver  B. Prostate  C. Breast  D. Lung 

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Nutrition plays a role in ________ of the top ten causes of death in the United States.

a. four b. six c. three d. five e. seven

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HR Manager with Stroke: Steve Daniels is a 53-year-old male who works as a human resource manager. He is obese (BMI of 34), has a history of hypertension, and has smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for the past 32 years. He recently had an episode in

which he experienced weakness on one side, double vision, and slurred speech for approximately 20 minutes. His wife called 911 and he was taken to the emergency room. Examination by emergency room personnel determined his blood pressure to be 172/105 . A serum lipid profile was performed and the results were as follows: Triglycerides 250 mg/dL; Total cholesterol 265 mg/dL; LDL 217 mg/dL; HDL 29 mg/dL. The physician diagnosed Mr. Daniels as having had a stroke.What are Mr. Daniels's risk factors for stroke?

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