What form of vitamin A supports reproduction but not growth?
a. Retinal b. Retinol
c. Retinoic acid d. Retinyl esters
b
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A. circulating HDLs pick up cholesterol from VLDLs and LDLs and transport it to adipose cells for storage in body fat. B. circulating VLDLs and LDLs pick up cholesterol from dying cells and arterial plaques and transfer it to adipose cells for storage in body fat. C. circulating HDLs pick up cholesterol from dying cells and arterial plaques and transfer it to other lipoproteins, which return it to the liver. D. circulating chylomicrons transfer their cholesterol to HDLs, which return it to the liver.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Suboptimal breastfeeding can lead to jaundice because it can _____. cause a decrease in bilirubin concentration
A. increase the intestinal absorption of bilirubin B. lead to increased passage of meconium C. ? D. decrease the hepatic circulation of bilirubin E. increase fecal weight
Which mineral's absorption is affected by an excessive use of antacids?
A) sodium B) potassium C) phosphorus D) calcium