Alcohol crosses the placenta and is directly toxic to the fetus

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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a. Carbohydrates yield glucose only when proteins are not available. b. Proteins cannot yield fat stores. c. Fatty acids yield amino acids. d. Glycerol yields nonessential amino acids when nitrogen is present. e. Fatty acids yield glucose.

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All of the following are examples of fiber except:

a. "strings" of celery. b. the membranes separating orange segments. c. the endosperm of a wheat kernel. d. skins of corn kernels.

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An example of a transport protein is

A) insulin. B) estrogen. C) hemoglobin. D) glucagon.

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The use of anabolic steroids during adolescence can cause

A) rapid growth spurts. B) obesity. C) premature closure of the epiphyseal plates. D) significant increases in body fat.

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