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sarasara

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Which of the following statements about the fetal origins hypothesis is NOT true?
 a. Research shows that lower birthweight is associated with higher risk of adult diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension.
  b. Both low birthweights (less than 5.5 lb) and high birthweights (more than 10 lb) in humans are strongly associated with later risk of disease in adulthood .
  c. Evidence from animal studies shows the expression of genes that produce insulin receptors on muscle membranes may be suppressed in response to a low availability of glucose.
  d. The effects of fetal programming on adult disease may be strongly modified by infant and childhood diets.

Question 2

Which of the following fruits and vegetables would supply a large amount of antioxidants?
 a. Bananas and green grapes
  b. Pumpkin and Swiss chard
  c. Blueberries and cranberries
  d. a and b
  e. b and c



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JYan

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

e




sarasara

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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