Food that has been moistened with saliva and then swallowed through the esophagus is called __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


a bolus

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A) early eighties. B) early seventies. C) late eighties. D) late seventies.

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All of the following are true regarding herbal remedies EXCEPT:

a. plants that have not demonstrated safety are considered herbs. b. approximately 75% of U.S. adults use herbal supplements each year. c. plant products known to treat disease are considered drugs. d. approximately 30% of all modern drugs are derived from plants.

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Bob is committed to losing weight but knows little about nutrition. He has heard his friends discussing types of fat, such as saturated and unsaturated. He has no idea what the terms mean or how they relate to his health and diet. He also has read that the most important improvement a person can make in his or her diet is to eat less cholesterol. Let's answer these questions and help Bob

understand this topic better.Which food is rich in saturated fat? a. steak b. banana c. avocado d. broccoli e. canola oil

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________ is the use of living organisms to produce new products.

A. Biotechnology B. Splicing C. Genetic modification D. Sustainable agriculture

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