Geriatrics is the medical study of older adults

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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The lining of the small intestine is covered with ________, tiny, finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

A. lacteals B. arteries C. villi D. neurons

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The building blocks of proteins are called amino acids

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the vitamin E in foods?

a. Vitamin E is fairly stable to heat. b. Most convenience foods are good sources of vitamin E. c. Saturated oils are the major dietary sources of vitamin E. d. The amount of alpha-tocopherol in foods is underestimated. e. Egg yolks are a good source of vitamin E.

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The infant mortality rate (IMR) is expressed as the number of infant deaths under 1 year of age per ____ live births

a. 100 b. 1,000 c. 10,000 d. 100,000

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