Trans-fat consumption has been associated with an increased risk of ____

a. multiple sclerosis

b. all-cause mortality

c. rheumatoid arthritis
d. osteoporosis

e. constipation


ANSWER: b

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Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical specialty oncology (ong-kaw-loh-jee)?

What will be an ideal response?

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