Brady is allergic to peanuts. In the school cafeteria, he begins to have difficulty breathing, his tongue and face swell, and he begins vomiting. Brady most likely is in immediate need of a life-saving injection of ________.
a. cortisone
b. serotonin
c. epinephrine
d. acetylcholine
e. histamine
Answer: C
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9 kcal/g?
1.Carbohydrates 2.Vitamins 3.Lipids 4.Proteins
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Although the main role of carbohydrates and lipids is to provide energy; vitamins, minerals, and ________ must also be present in the cell
A) cal B) water C) nitrogen D) kilocalories
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A typical diet in the United States consists of which of these molecules in greatest abundance?
A. carbohydrates B. protein C. fat
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What mineral is required in blood clotting, muscle contractions, the transmission of nerve impulses, healthy vision, regulation of blood glucose, and cell differentiation?
a. Phosphorous b. Calcium c. Potassium d. Chloride
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