A dangerous, sudden increase in maternal blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine is characteristic of

A) a urinary tract infection.
B) preeclampsia.
C) gestational diabetes.
D) anencephaly.


B

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Maris has a metabolic condition that upsets her body's hydration status. Her cells have difficulty removing excess ions from intracellular fluid. As a result of this condition,

A. she develops type 1 diabetes. B. excess calcium and magnesium ions enter her bloodstream. C. her cells die from a lack of intracellular fluid. D. extracellular fluid moves into her cells, causing them to swell.

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__________is the amount of energy released when nutrients are burned.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Vitamins A, D, E, and K are all water soluble

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Any food providing 10%-19% of the Daily Value for a nutrient in one serving is considered to be a _____ source of the nutrient

a. poor b. reliable c. good d. excellent e. fair

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