A patient informs you that he has had a section of his small intestine removed due to cancer. You recognize that with the removal of small intestine, the patient is less able to:
A) digest food.
B) absorb nutrients.
C) secrete insulin.
D) break down fats.
B
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A. True B. False
A middle-aged man developed multiple flat ulcers in his palate, tongue, and buccal mucosa. The lesions measured approximately 1 cm in diameter and were preceded briefly by bullae. The le-sions have been persistent for 6 weeks. He has no skin, eye, or genital lesions. Biopsy shows acantholysis with intraepithelial separation. He most likely has:
a. Erythema multiforme b. Discoid lupus erythematosus c. Primary herpes simplex infection d. Mucous membrane pemphigoid e. None of the above
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Mental stress can affect the body's ability to fight infection
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false