Tiffany is a strict vegan and does not consume calcium-rich plant foods nor supplements of calcium. Which of the following is most responsible for maintaining her blood calcium levels in the normal range?
a. Calcitonin b. Calmodulin
c. Hydroxyapatite d. Parathyroid hormone
d
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A) unknown. B) excessive sodium intakes. C) excessive potassium intakes. D) obesity. E) lack of exercise.
According to the FDA, which of the following foods is not in the temperature danger zone?
A. yogurt standing at 38°F B. cooked rice standing at 45°F C. baked potato standing at 115°F D. pasta and vegetable salad standing at 128°F
As the pH of a glass of tomato juice decreases, it becomes _____
a. hydrophobic b. hydrophilic c. more acidic d. more basic
What is Prader-Willi syndrome?
a. Altered receptor activity for leptin b. A genetic disorder resulting in obesity c. Fat accumulation in the liver of gastric bypass patients d. A failure to adapt to alternating periods of excess and inadequate energy intake