What is the approximate transit time for food to pass from the mouth to the anus?
a. 6 - 12 hours
b. 12 - 24 hours
c. 18 - 36 hours
d. 24 - 72 hours
d
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A) ?blood B) ?liver C) ?small intestine D) ?bone marrow
The incidence of food allergies is estimated to be _____% in children and _____% in adults
a. 3; 2 b. 6; 3 c. 8; 9 d. 12; 10 e. 13; 11
Emily knows that she has inherited the oncogene BRCA1 . What does this mean for Emily?
a. She is protected from breast cancer. b. She has an increased risk of developing breast cancer. c. She is protected from colon cancer. d. She has an increased risk of developing colon cancer.
One of the reasons why acid-base balance is so important for the body is that:
a. highly acidic conditions cause vital proteins to denature. b. highly acidic conditions cause the destruction of certain fatty acids. c. acid-base imbalances contribute to the destruction of hormones. d. acid-base imbalances compromise growth in children.