In a vagotomy, the vagus nerve is severed in order to suppress gastric acid secretion. This procedure is often followed by a _____, which widens the pyloric sphincter
a. gastrectomy b. gastric resection
c. pyloroplasty d. bariatric surgery
c
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What is acetaldehyde?
a. A toxic compound created in alcohol metabolism b. An enzyme used in alcohol metabolism c. A substance in liver that helps detoxify alcohol d. A ketone body e. The final product of alcohol metabolism.
Although Tim's body is not zinc deficient, he takes large doses of zinc because his best friend told him it will enhance his athletic performance. He is likely to experience ________ as a result of this practice.
A. enlarged skeletal muscles B. reduced HDL levels C. enhanced reproductive system functioning D. increased hemoglobin production
The process of protein turnover includes: a. excreting old amino acids that are left from cell breakdown
b. synthesizing intestinal cells, which live for 3 to 4 months. c. eating food sources of amino acids every day to grow new cells and replace worn-out ones. d. preserving all old amino acids in the body to be re-circulated. e. circulating proteins in the bloodstream to replenish peptide chains.
Alcohol has been found to be a galactogogue that facilitates milk letdown and rectifies milk insufficiency.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)