Cholelithiasis is:
a. an infection of the gallbladder.
b. a complication that occurs when the sphincter of Oddi fails to open properly.
c. the formation of gallstones.
c
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which lipoprotein do intestinal cells synthesize in order to circulate long-chain fatty acids away from the gastrointestinal tract?
a. VLDL b. Chylomicrons c. Triglycerides d. LDL
Which of the following factors competes with starch for available water and delays gelatinization?
a. sugar b. fat c. protein d. only answers a and b are correct e. answers a, b, and c are correct