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Which of these is  FALSE about the effects of significant stenosis? a) pulsatile flow in arteries b) post stenotic turbulence c) increased pressure gradient across stenosis d)decreased  kinetic energy and  pressure gradient across a stenosis e) eddy currents

A pressure Gradient  a) causes flow in fluids b) increases turbulence c) indicates laminar flow d) indicates  plug flow e) All of the above are true

The first and largest transport vehicle for lipids which leaves the small intestine and begins a “first pass” in blood circulation to the body is called a _________. 

The DRI for saturated fats is less than _______ % of total daily caloric intake. 

Fat soluble vitamins can move freely in the blood. 

Vitamins and minerals play an important role in our bodies. Therefore, the general recommendation is to consume them in high amounts since “more is better”. 

The AMDR for protein is _______ of total daily calories. 

Which brush border enzyme breaks down a disaccharide resulting in glucose and fructose?

Which of the following has bonds which our enzymes cannot break down, making it nearly impossible to digest in the human body?

Which of the following is considered a complex carbohydrate?