Which of the following conditions is known to lead to copper deficiency?
a. Excess zinc
b. Excess protein
c. Insufficient iodine
d. Insufficient calcium
e. Cretinism
ANS: A
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The association of cholesterol to the health of children is best described by which statement??
A) ?Cholesterol intake should be limited beginning at 2 years of age. B) ?Cholesterol concentrations change with age in children and adolescents. C) ?Among children, a rise in LDL levels is correlated with a rise in HDL levels. D) ?Cholesterol values at birth are higher in African Americans than in any other ethnic group.
The three systems used to generate ATP are the creatine phosphate system, glycolytic system, and _____
A. adipose tissue system B. VO2 max C. oxidative system D. anaerobic system
Which of the following is characteristic of the lipase enzymes?
a. Gastric lipase plays a significant role in fat digestion in adults b. Intestinal mucosal lipase is responsible for most dietary fat digestion c. Salivary gland lipase (lingual lipase) plays an active role in fat digestion in infants d. Pancreatic lipase hydrolyzes most dietary triglycerides completely to glycerol and free fatty acids
Acid-base abnormalities in an uncontrolled diabetic are likely due to:
a. respiratory alkalosis b. metabolic acidosis c. respiratory acidosis d. metabolic alkalosis