Biology Forums - Study Force

Jillian is a 69-year-old woman. Lately, she has been having difficulty remembering things, and she is also getting into meaningless quarrels with her family members. Jillian's symptoms are most likely associated with the deficiency of _____ in her diet.
 A) calcium
  B) vitamin B12
  C) vitamin D
  D) iron

Q. 2

__________increases with age, inhibiting the ability of many to consume calcium-rich dairy products.
 A) Morning sickness
  B) Neural development
  C) Bone density
  D) Lactose intolerance

Q. 3

The risk of osteoporosis can be reduced by ensuring the adequate intake of nutrients such as:
 A) iron and vitamin A.
  B) folate and vitamin B12.
  C) calcium and vitamin D.
  D) zinc and vitamin C.

Q. 4

Angelica is six months pregnant. She has always had a healthy appetite so far in her pregnancy, but lately, she has been craving for nonfood items such as paper, chalk, and sand. Angelica most likely has a pregnancy-related disorder called _____.
 A) pica
  B) autism
  C) pregorexia
  D) diabulimia

Q. 5

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for iron is higher for girls than for boys during later adolescence (15 and 11 mg/day, respectively) because of:
 A) increased linear growth in girls.
  B) weaker bone density in girls.
  C) the iron lost in menstruation.
  D) higher body mass index value in girls.

Q. 6

_____ is a hormone that stimulates alveolar cells to produce milk.
 A) Insulin
  B) Testosterone
  C) Prolactin
  D) Epinephrine

Answer to #1

B

Answer to #2

D

Answer to #3

C

Answer to #4

A

Answer to #5

C

Answer to #6

C

I know you spent a lot of time finding this because I swear it wasn't in my textbook

You're partially right, it's found midway in the chapter, but not at all easy to find. Good luck with the rest