Approximately ________ of dietary iron is absorbed each day from typical Westernized diets.
A. 14%-18%
B. 90%-99%
C. 55%-65%
D. 1%-3%
Answer: A
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_________________ are strong inelastic fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone
a. Cartilage b. Tendons c. Ligaments d. B & C
Which reaction is an example of a catabolic reaction??
A) ?glucose formation from glycerol B) ?pyruvate formation from glucose C) ?albumin formation from amino acids D) ?palmitic acid formation from acetate
The backflow of gastric contents from the stomach into the mouth is ____
A) an esophageal stricture B) heartburn C) reflux D) achalasia