A number of studies have demonstrated a protective effect of breastfeeding against the development and severity of asthma in children.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2Ultraviolet radiation from the sun stimulates the synthesis of vitamin D in the human body from what original substance?
a. Ergocalciferol
b. 25-hydroxycholecalciferol
c. 7-dehydrocholesterol
d. Cholecalciferol
Q. 3What type of fatty acids reduce apolipoprotein C-III levels?
a. long-chain omega-3 PUFAs
b. short-chain omega-3 PUFAs
c. long-chain omega-3 MUFAs
d. short-chain omega-6 MUFAs
e. long-chain omega-6 MUFAs
Q. 4Asthma is usually divided into two types: sinus and bronchus asthma.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5Which hormone stimulates osteoblast activity in response to elevated blood calcium levels?
a. PTH
b. Calcitriol
c. Calcitonin
d. Cortisol
Q. 6What gene mutation is responsible for familial hypercholesterolemia?
a. cholesterol generating gene
b. fatty acid assimilating gene
c. HDL-receptor gene
d. VLDL-receptor gene
e. LDL-receptor gene
Q. 7Malnutrition associated with poor intake appears to have an impact on the strength and endurance of respiratory muscles, particularly the diaphragm.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 8Which of the following is a structural difference between cortical and trabecular bone?
a. Only cortical bone is organized in lamellae.
b. Trabeculae are arranged around a central canal.
c. Osteons are layered in trabecular bone.
d. Trabecular bone is formed in a lattice-like pattern.
Q. 9Where do the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) reside in cells?
a. mitochondria
b. endoplasmic reticulum
c. plasma membrane
d. cytoplasm
e. nucleus
Q. 10The most common pulmonary function test is conducted with a machine called a spirometer.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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