A life-threatening, whole-body allergic reaction to an offending substance is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
anaphylactic shock
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Fats high in polyunsaturated fats include:
a. stick margarine. b. liquid vegetable oils. c. hydrogenated oils. d. butter.
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Nitrogen makes up approximately ________ of the weight of an amino acid.
A. 24% B. 8% C. 16% D. 32%
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Excessive alcohol consumption can affect the activities of the brain stem, which controls
A. the stomach and small intestine. B. thirst and hunger. C. breathing and heart rate. D. digestion and elimination.
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All of the following are true regarding minerals EXCEPT:
a. they include 15 known substances. b. they include fat-soluble and water-soluble minerals. c. they are required for optimal health in humans. d. they are found in the ash left when a food is burned.
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