Kaposi's sarcoma can contribute to wasting in cancer patients due to:

a. malabsorption of nutrients.
b. a sore mouth that interferes with eating.
c. depletion of lean body mass.
d. respiratory disorders.


b

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A. lactation. B. childhood. C. infancy. D. pregnancy.

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Which of the following water-soluble vitamins does not have a primary function related to energy metabolism?

A) Riboflavin B) Vitamin C C) Thiamin D) Pantothenic acid E) Niacin

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a. true b. false

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