The binding of a nutrient or food component with a drug (making it unabsorbable) is called:
a. chelation
b. dissolution
c. oxidation
d. reduction
e. phagocytosis
a
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The phenomenon of fat storage around the waist, most common in men, is known as the
________ pattern of obesity A) android B) adipose C) subcutaneous D) gynoid
Aldosterone
A. is a pituitary hormone that decreases water excretion. B. is an enzyme in kidneys formed in response to low blood pressure. C. is an adrenal hormone that increases sodium reabsorption in the kidney. D. is a protein-calcium complex that influences enzyme activity in cells. E. is minerals deposited into bone that give strength and rigidity.
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Scientists are conducting research on plants to discover more vitamins that are essential for human beings. B. Biotin is a vitamin-like substance for humans. C. Vitamins are classified as being soluble in either alcohol or fat. D. People can survive for years by only consuming formula diets that contain all known vitamins.
All of the following are correct about the major minerals except:
A) they are also known as macrominerals. B) humans need to consume them in amounts greater than 100 milligrams per day. C) there are at least 5 grams of the mineral in the body. D) the most abundant major mineral in the body is magnesium.