Atherosclerosis is best characterized by
a) an accumulation of plaque in the lining of blood vessels.
b) an inflammation of the colon lining.
c) the formation of uric acid crystals in the blood.
d) the formation of pouches in the lining of the colon.
Answer: a) an accumulation of plaque in the lining of blood vessels.
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a. 2 lb b. 4 lbs c. 5 lbs d. 10 lbs e. 15 lbs
The acronym DRI stands for
A. Daily Required Intake. B. Dietary Reference Intake. C. Dietary Required Intake. D. Daily Reference Intake.
How should infants' meal times be scheduled?
A) three times a day B) every 2 hours C) three meals, two snacks a day D) feed on demand
According to the hygiene hypothesis, frequent use of antimicrobial cleansers and antibiotics can
A. improve the function of the immune system, reducing the risk for communicable diseases. B. promote tumor growth in people with a genetic predisposition for cancer. C. impair development of the immune system, predisposing a person to allergies and autoimmune diseases. D. cause dry and cracked skin, which makes the person more susceptible to skin infections.