Chemical digestion of carbohydrates begins in the

A. Mouth
B. Esophagus
C. Stomach
D. Small intestine


A. Mouth

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One class of enzymes that breaks down carbohydrates is

A. carbohydrase. B. lipase. C. peptidase. D. amylase.

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The nine essential amino acids

A) can be made by the body. B) are present in a wide variety of fruits. C) must come from the diet. D) are not necessary for protein synthesis.

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Which statement best explains the association between a risk factor and the development of a disease?

a. Anyone with a risk factor will develop the disease. b. The absence of a risk factor guarantees freedom from the disease. c. The fewer risk factors for a disease, the better the chances for good health. d. Interventions must be targeted to each individual risk factor. e. Risk factors tend to be short-lived, so their presence does not predict long-term risk of disease.

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Symptoms of ariboflavinosis do NOT include:

a. inflammation of the eyes and mouth. b. scaly, greasy skin eruptions. c. confusion. d. megoblastic anemia.

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