Author Question: _____ is/are a risk factor for heart disease. A) Glucose B) Insoluble fiber C) Antibodies D) ... (Read 82 times)

a0266361136 · **on:** Aug 19, 2018

_____ is/are a risk factor for heart disease.
A) Glucose
B) Insoluble fiber
C) Antibodies
D) Allergens (antigens)
E) Hyperhomocystemia

Question 2

Child with Cystic Fibrosis: Julia Franklin is a 6-year-old child who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age 2 . She has a poor appetite, and her height and weight are below normal for her age. Her parents have been instructed to feed her a high-calorie, high-protein, high-fat diet with extra salt and to provide snacks between all meals. She takes supplemental enzymes each time she eats. She experiences frequent respiratory infections, and has had numerous hospitalizations for cystic fibrosis exacerbation since her diagnosis.What is the cause of cystic fibrosis?

Bison · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

It is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation that results in unusually viscous exocrine secretions, which affect many organs in the body.