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Which micronutrients are a concern for vegetarians?

Identify each vitamer below and name the micronutrient (common name): (8 points) Vitamer (top structure): Vitamer (middle structure): Vitamer (bottom structure): Mictronutrient:

Iron homeostasis is regulated at the point of absorption. A) Explain how heme AND non-heme iron are absorbed. Start in the lumen of the small intestine and end with ferric iron binding to transferrin in circulation. Include ALL proteins and enzymes involved in the process (15 points) B) What hormone is now recognized as the “master regulator” of iron homeostasis? What is its mechanism of action (i.e., how does it regulate iron absorption)? (10 points)

An occupational health nurse is screening a group of workers for diabetes. What statement should the nurse interpret as being suggestive of diabetes?

Refer to the image below. The letter C is pointing to the _____________ on the axial CT of the chest.

Dalton’s atomic theory explained the observation that the percentage by mass of the elements in a compound is always the same, thus Dalton’s atomic theory supports what Law?

Calculate the percent nitrogen in ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3.

What is the purpose of a grand jury?

For this question, please choose ONE of the following to answer: In a roughly 10 sentence paragraph, briefly discuss TWO specific symbols in ONE of the stories we read this semester. Be sure to tell what each one symbolizes. Your answer should include at least two quotes from the story in proper format.  In a roughly 10 sentence paragraph, discuss how the setting is important to the overall theme in ONE of the stories we read this semester. Your answer should include at least two quotes from the story in proper format. 

The Texas governor has strong powers for granting clemency.