Which compound is produced by white blood cells and participates in the inflammatory process?
a. glucagon
b. catecholamines
c. cytokines
d. cortisol
e. histamine
c
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a. impaired digestion and absorption. b. replacement of food by alcohol. c. altered metabolism of some nutrients. d. decreased excretion of some vitamins.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What happens to retinal in the enterocyte??
A) ?It is esterified. B) ?It is reduced to retinol. C) ?It is transported into the portal blood. D) ?15, 15' dioxygenase acts to form beta-carotene.
Sue is the mother of a 2 year old named Tara. Sue wants to protect Tara from pesticides, chemicals, and other harmful contaminants on the food she serves her daughter. She is committed to only purchasing organic foods and preparing them in a healthy manner. Let's see if Sue knows as much as you do by answering the following questions. Sue is concerned about pesticide contamination of the produce
she purchases. Which of the following would you say to Sue? a. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that the health risks posed by pesticide residues are significant. b. The American Cancer Society says that consumers should only buy foods labeled "organic" to adequately protect their health. c. The risk of not eating fruits and vegetables for fear of consuming pesticide residues far outweighs the slight risk associated with these substances. d. The amount of pesticides permitted allows for a small margin of safety. e. All of the above are valid comments.