Currently, the world's population is
A) about 2 billion. B) about 700 million. C) about 12 billion. D) about 7 billion.
Q. 2For many people suffering from GERD, the underlying cause is malfunctioning of
A) gastric mucous production. B) the epiglottis.
C) the gastroesophageal sphincter. D) gastric bicarbonate production.
Q. 3A recent systematic review study has found that treatment with prescription bisphosphonates
A) can cure osteoporosis.
B) increases a woman's risk for heart disease and breast cancer.
C) increases a woman's risk for atypical fractures.
D) prevents osteoporosis in premenopausal women and prevents fractures in postmenopausal women.
Q. 4How many ATP are produced in anaerobic glycolysis from one pyruvate molecule?
A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3
Q. 5The division of the nervous system that is located in the walls of the GI tract and helps control digestion, absorption, and elimination is the
A) central nervous system. B) somatic nervous system.
C) enteric nervous system. D) hepatic nervous system.
Q. 6Worldwide, the major cause of undernutrition is
A) diseases (such as AIDS). B) overpopulation.
C) poor farming practices. D) unequal distribution of food.
Q. 7Which of the following cells rely on anaerobic metabolism for adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production?
A) red blood cells B) epidermal cells C) neurons D) liver cells
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