The hardening and narrowing of blood vessels caused by buildup of fatty deposits and inflammation in the vessel walls is termed _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
atherosclerosis
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Riboflavin is similar to thiamin in that _____.
a. both are found in abundant amounts in pork. b. both serve as coenzymes in energy metabolism. c. both are easily destroyed by heat. d. both are easily destroyed by ultraviolet light. e. though rare, both can be toxic when consumed in high amounts.
What is true about night vision?
a. looking into the bright headlights of an approaching car at night is permanently blinding. b. the regeneration of rhodopsin is delayed when vitamin A is deficient. c. night blindness is an irreversible symptom of vitamin A deficiency d. the visual cycle begins when light passes into he eye and strikes the optic nerve.
Food security is access at all times to a sufficient supply of safe, nutritious foods
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Lucia has been experiencing glossitis and cheilosis over the past several weeks. As well, her tongue has a slight reddish-purple color. Based on this information, Lucia may have a ________ deficiency.
A. folate B. thiamin C. vitamin B-12 D. riboflavin