Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes excessive intestinal absorption of:
A) vitamin A.
B) niacin.
C) zinc.
D) iron.
E) cobalt.
D
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding phytosterols?
A. They raise LDL cholesterol as much as fat. B. They are found naturally in many vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. C. They prevent the absorption of cholesterol in the intestinal tract. D. They are found in plant cell membranes.
The hormone that increases secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach is:
a. secretin. b. cholecystokinin. c. gastrin. d. enterogastrone.
Individuals with _____ are gluten-sensitive but react to gluten by developing a severe, itchy rash and have few GI symptoms
a. dermatitis herpetiformis b. cutaneous celiac disease c. dermal dystrophy d. gluten dermatitis
LDL clearance in the plasma is mediated via the ________ receptor.
A. CII B. A C. B-48 D. B-100