Which vitamin plays a key role as a hormone in combating chronic inflammation and helps build strong bones?
a. vitamin A
b. vitamin D
c. vitamin C
d. thiamin
e. biotin
b
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While waiting for a prescription to be filled, Dan decides to measure his blood pressure using the automated machine in the pharmacy. His blood pressure reading is 140 over 92 millimeters of mercury. He knows he has a few pounds to lose but never knew his blood pressure. Before returning home he goes to a fast-food restaurant and enjoys a cheeseburger and fries. At home, Dan tells his wife,
Tracy, his findings and waits for her response. Let's see if you know as much as Tracy about the implications of blood pressure. What is the main risk factor linked to hypertension? a. Drinking alcohol b. Obesity c. Sodium intake d. High calcium intake e. Exercising only twice per week
Which of the following is a feature of beverage intake in adolescents?
a. Juice intake is spread throughout the day. b. Milk intake occurs primarily between meals. c. Males typically drink less milk than females. d. Four standard colas a day provides enough caffeine to alter behavior. e. Soft drinks are typically consumed in addition to milk, not instead of it.
Persephone is being treated for liver cancer with a series of injections that destroy the blood vessels supplying the tumor. Which of the following statements is true of Persephone's cancer?
A. It is almost certainly benign. B. It almost certainly began in her liver and has now spread throughout her body. C. It almost certainly began somewhere else in her body and has metastasized to her liver. D. It is in the third stage, known as progression.
Which of the following is most likely to be involved in portal circulation?
A) glucose, galactose, fructose B) glycogen C) glucose, galactase, fructase D) starches