What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?
A. Esophagus
B. Epiglottis
C. Tongue
D. Tonsils
Answer: B
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A) ?It promotes secretion of calcitonin. B) ?It promotes synthesis of 7-dehydrocholesterol. C) ?It promotes synthesis of carotenoids and controls absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. D) ?It promotes calcium and phosphorus absorption and promotes calcium mobilization from bone.
The standard error in underwater weighing is approximately +/-:
a. 0.7%. b. 1.7%. c. 2.7%. d. 3.7%.
A chemical reaction wherein two molecules combine to form one larger product is called _______.
a. hydrolysis b. absorption c. disaccharide d. condensation e. polysaccharide
In the clinic, a patient with newly diagnosed Parkinsons disease tells you that he or she wants to do whatever is possible to slow the progression of the disease. The best dietary advice you could give would be to
a. avoid foods with high amounts of oxalate and phytate. b. eat several small meals each day so as to ensure adequate protein and energy intake. c. reduce intake of saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. d. follow a Mediterranean diet and eat foods with high amounts of antioxidants.