In order for vitamin D to function effectively in the body, the hormone form, which is produced by the liver and kidney, must be converted by sunlight to the active vitamin form. This vitamin form then works in conjunction with parathormone to help regulate calcium metabolism.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A. 1 B. 0.1 C. 5 D. 10 E. 15
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Which of the following is categorized as soluble fiber?
A. Pectin B. Hemicellulose C. Cellulose D. Lignin
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Omega-3 fatty acids are a kind of
What will be an ideal response?
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Most nitrogen is excreted from the body as:
a. protein in sloughed off cells b. ammonia in urine c. protein in hair d. amino acids in urine e. urea in urine
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