Approximately what percentage of college students are between the ages of 18 and 24 years?

A) ?40 percent
B) ?48 percent
C) ?55 percent
D) ?63 percent
E) ?71 percent


A

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a. anorchism. b. cryptorchidism. c. phimosis. d. hydrocele.

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A large, high-calorie meal has resulted in the intake of far more energy than a person requires. What will the individual's body do with the excess carbohydrates provided by this meal?

A) Convert them into glucose and store them in the liver and muscles B) Excrete most of the excess polysaccharides through the kidneys C) Convert the carbohydrates into amino acids in preparation for long-term storage D) Create structural proteins from some of the carbohydrates and store the remainder as triglycerides

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Pregnant women should increase their intake of vitamin A during pregnancy. 2. Megadoses of antioxidants are a great way to catch up on deficiencies, and since they are natural, they have no harmful side effects. 3. Prescription medications may create a need for vitamin or mineral supplementation. 4. Overdoses of vitamins are not of great concern except when taken as a “megadose.” 5. When using the RDA as a guide for vitamin and mineral intake, the combined amount of those found in food and in supplements is used to determine the correct intake.

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Medical practices or procedures performed with the intention of avoiding possible malpractice suits are known as

A) protective medicine. B) preventive medicine. C) defensive medicine. D) legally sanctioned medicine.

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