A 78-year-old man whose wife has passed away begins skipping meals because food is unappealing to him. He is rapidly losing weight and feels unmotivated to participate in activities that used to interest him. Based on this information alone, from what condition is this man most likely suffering?
a. sarcopenia
b. dementia
c. diabetes
d. depression
e. hypertension
d. depression
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a. true b. false
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Factors responsible for development of acute pancreatitis include:
a. weight gain. b. viral infections. c. obesity. d. alcohol abuse.
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Evidence indicates that breastmilk may confer a degree of protection against the development of _____
a. food allergies b. asthma c. chickenpox d. measles e. osteosarcoma
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Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep. Based on this information, he is likely to develop ________.
A. gastroesophageal reflux disease B. Crohn's disease C. chronic constipation D. colon cancer
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