The GI tract absorbs nutrients and transports them to the liver via the
a. hepatic vein. b. biliary tract.
c. portal vein. d. hepatic artery.
c
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a. true b. false
As an alternative to hormone replacement therapy, some women find that consuming foods made from or with _____ is helpful
a. omega-3 fatty acids b. olive oil c. soybeans d. tomatoes
Elevated LDL concentrations are associated with a high risk of heart disease because they:
a. transport cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to the tissues. b. carry excessive amounts of fat that is deposited around the heart. c. encourage high levels of iron in the blood. d. take excess cholesterol back to the liver, which increases the production of cholesterol.
Vitamin B6:
a. does not play a role in the metabolism of energy-yielding nutrients. b. helps to regulate blood glucose. c. is absorbed like the fat-soluble vitamins. d. is only found in animal foods.