The development of _____ because of severe folate deficiency is rare among adolescents.

A. malnutrition
B. megaloblastic anemia
C. attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
D. type 1 diabetes
E. osteoporosis


Answer: B

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The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to

A. activate stomach enzymes. B. destroy pathogens in food. C. promote fat digestion. D. protect stomach cells from acid and enzymes.

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Which of the following combines with CoA in 2 carbon fragments to make acetyl CoA to then enter the Krebs Cycle to make energy?

a. glucose b. fatty acids c. fructose d. lactic acid

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The definition of the periconceptional period is _____

a. the developing organism from 8 weeks to the moment of birth b. the month before conception c. the time period around conception measured in weeks or months d. the month after conception e. None of the above

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