When eating, a person is protected from food entering the airway primarily by:
a. closing of the epiglottis.
b. relaxing muscles in the pharynx.
c. extending neck when swallowing.
d. muscles of cheeks form food into a bolus.
a
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d. She was eating too much fat and sugar. e. She was eating too many calories in the evening.
Nonsurgical treatment for gallstones may include:
a. antibiotic therapy. b. a low-cholesterol diet. c. chemical dissolution of gallstones. d. drugs to relax the bile duct.
What chemical changes does the body make to thiamin and B6 so that the vitamins can carry out their essential roles?
A) A phosphate group is added to the vitamins. B) Two hydroxyl groups are added to the vitamins. C) A phosphate group is removed from the vitamins. D) Two hydroxyl groups are removed from the vitamins.
Consequences of severe diarrhea include
a. weight gain. b. dehydration. c. hemorrhoids. d. paradoxical constipation.