Vitamin K is essential for the process of

A. digestion.
B. absorption.
C. reproduction.
D. coagulation.


D

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A. introspective B. uncontrollable C. conventional D. epidemiological

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All of the following are true regarding vitamins EXCEPT:

a. if adequate amounts are not consumed, deficiency diseases develop. b. they are considered essential because the body cannot produce them. c. eating at least one serving of fruit or vegetable a day prevents deficiencies. d. they perform specific functions in the body.

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A patient with severe cirrhosis of the liver has received a new liver. He is post op 3 months and is rejecting. Through what main mechanism has this occurred?

a. the complement cells reject the host T cells b. vasculature to the new organ has not been optimal c. there was insufficient immunosuppressive therapy d. antibody to minor histocompatibility antigens

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Fortifying foods doesn't alter their nutritional content.

a. true b. false

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