Botulism is a very deadly form of food borne illness, and the bacterium that causes it is present in soil.

a. true
b. false


Ans: a. true

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The following results occur on a patient's automated chemistries panel: serum sodium 138 mEq/L (normal: 135-145 mEq/L), potassium 5.2 mEq/L (normal: 3.5-5 mEq/L), chloride 102 mEq/L (normal: 98-106 mEq/L), calcium 8.2 mEq/L (normal: 8.7-9.2 mg/dL), phosphate 3.2 mg/dL (normal: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL), albumin 2.9 mg/dL (normal: 3.5-5 mg/dL). If the above patient's pH is normal, which of the following

might best explain the reason for the patient's calcium level? a. Hypoalbuminemia. b. A malignant tumor that has metastatized to the bone. c. Hyperparathyroidism. d. Use of phosphate binders.

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When common emulsifiers function to mix lipid- and water-based ingredients,

a. the glycerol molecules and hydroxyl groups in their structures are drawn to the lipid phase. b. the one or two fatty acids in their structures are drawn toward the lipid phase. c. their molecules are completely hydrophilic. d. the hydrophobic ends of their molecules attach to water.

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Compared with men, women produce more alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme in the stomach.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Alcoholic ________ disease stages include: fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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