In ____________________, the surgeon constructs a small stomach pouch and creates an outlet directly to the small intestine, bypassing most of the stomach, the entire duodenum, and some of the jejunum
Fill in the blank with correct word
gastric bypass surgery
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a. Strongly believing that weight can be lost b. Viewing the body realistically as being fat rather than thin c. Refraining from expressing overconfidence in ability to lose weight d. Accepting that little or no exercise is a part of the lifestyle of most overweight people
Which of the following is a characteristic of heavy metals in the U.S. food supply?
a. Virtually all fish contain trace amounts of mercury. b. Mercury contamination of fish is most severe in tuna. c. Toxicity is most severe in the elderly population group. d. Contamination is usually greater in farm-raised fish than in ocean fish. e. Older fish are generally safer than younger fish, since they have had more time to excrete the mercury.
In order for an amino acid to be used for fuel or to produce glucose, it must first undergo:
Which of the following secretions raises pH and neutralizes stomach acid?
A) saliva B) HCl C) bicarbonate D) bile