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Ruth Ann Glebowski is an active 68 year old. She has a past medical history of gestational diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, and depression. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. She has an appointment with her physician for her annual check-up. Fifteen years pass and Ruth Ann is experiencing some visual impairments. Her eye doctor explains that it could be ____ diabetic.
 A) nephropathy
  B) hypoglycemia
  C) retinopathy
  D) gastroparesis

Question 2

What is/are the main function(s) of vitamin D?
 A) It promotes secretion of calcitonin.
  B) It promotes synthesis of 7-dehydrocholesterol.
  C) It promotes synthesis of carotenoids and controls absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
  D) It promotes calcium and phosphorus absorption and promotes calcium mobilization from bone.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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