Phosphorus, potassium, and sodium are ________.
A. compounds
B. organelles
C. electrons
D. elements
Answer: D
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they went. The medical intern saw Marty in extreme pain and immediately began asking him questions. Let's see if you can answer the following questions as well as the intern. Luckily Marty recovered in a few days with no lasting effects; however, many people are not so lucky. Which of the following would have put Marty at high risk for serious consequences from his foodborne illness? a. Having had a kidney transplant 10 years ago b. Being HIV positive c. Being 2 years old and having diabetes d. Being 80 years old e. Any of these characteristics would place Marty in a high-risk category.
Explain why a deficiency of selenium can impair iodine metabolism.
What will be an ideal response?
The vitamin that poses the greatest risk for toxicity is
A. vitamin A. B. vitamin D. C. vitamin K. D. vitamin E.
Which of the following terms describes psychological influences that encourage us to find and eat food?
A. Appetite B. Saturation C. Hunger D. Satiety