Which procedure involves stapling the stomach closed near the top, leaving only a small pouch that is connected directly to the jejunum (middle section of the small intestine)?
a. Gastric bypass
b. Liposuction
c. Vertical-banded gastroplasty
d. Horizontal-banded gastroplasty
e. Gastric constriction
a
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intestinal mucosal cells are the A) chylomicrons. B) albumins. C) micelles. D) salivary enzymes.
A factor during fetal development that is associated with overweight during young adulthood is maternal:
a. alcohol intake. b. caffeine intake. c. smoking. d. fever.
The most prevalent type of injury resulting in death among adolescents and young adults is due to:
What will be an ideal response?
The fact that one microgram of retinol and 12 micrograms of dietary beta-carotene are both equal to one retinol activity equivalent indicates that _____
a. retinol has greater activity than beta-carotene b. beta-carotene is not a significant dietary source of vitamin A c. toxicity is more likely to occur with beta-carotene than retinol d. beta-carotene is absorbed and converted less efficiently than retinoids e. most individuals would benefit from retinol supplements