The Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome in people with chronic alcohol abuse stems primarily from a deficiency of ____
a. folate
b. thiamin
c. antidiuretic hormone
d. alcohol dehydrogenase
e. protein
ANS: B
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A. Engage in regular physical activity. B. Make healthy dietary choices. C. Watch out for portion distortion. D! Do all of the above.
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Which of the following defines the body's set point?
a. Minimum weight of a person b. Maximum weight of a person c. Point at which a person's weight plateaus before dropping again quickly d. Point above which the body tends to lose weight and below which it tends to gain weight
Complete each statement about the accessory organs with the appropriate term.
What will be an ideal response?