What is the narrow, muscular tube that connects the pharynx with the stomach called?
a. Pyloric sphincter
b. Ileocecal valve
c. Esophagus
d. Duodenum
c
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a. prime vendor b. informal c. formal d. contract
Which of the following dietary factors does not decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes?
A) Diets rich in whole grains B) Consuming 1-4 cups of regular or decaffeinated coffee a day C) Moderate alcohol consumption (1 to 2 drinks a day) D) Regular consumption of high-glycemic index foods E) b, c
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the spectrum of fetal alcohol disorders?
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a. weight loss b. regular meals and snacks c. an evening snack d. monitoring of insulin therapy e. preconception care and planning