Which organ is the first to receive nutrients and serves as a gatekeeper against substances that might harm the heart or brain?
a. lungs
b. liver
c. kidney
d. pancreas
Answer is b. liver (Liver gets the nutrients first and serves as a gatekeeper against substances that might harm the heart or brain -water soluble nutrients.)
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Which of the following is true about low-birth-weight infants?
a. They show greater prevalence for liver fat infiltration. b. They demonstrate catch-up growth within 3 months of birth. c. They have an increased risk for insulin resistance later in life. d. They have proportionately larger kidneys and greater risks for low blood pressure. e. They are more commonly born to upper socioeconomic status women.
A fatty acid made up of a 16-carbon chain with no double carbon bonds is called a(n)
A. saturated, short-chain fatty acid. B. saturated, medium-chain fatty acid. C. saturated, long-chain fatty acid. D. unsaturated, long-chain fatty acid.
The red blood cells and brain are two body tissues that derive most of their energy from
A. iron. B. carbohydrate. C. fat. D. protein.
What do retinal and unsaturated fatty acids have in common?
A) ?Neither is found in animal fats. B) ?Neither is transported by chylomicrons. C) ?They may exist in the cis or trans form. D) ?They are both needed to prevent erythrocyte hemolysis.