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madam-professor

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Constipation is a risk factor for diverticular disease or diverticulosis. _____ can increase fecal mass and therefore can prevent or alleviate constipation.
 
 A. Dietary fiber
  B. Starch
  C. Simple carbohydrates
  D. Bacteria present in the large intestine

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Increasing dietary fiber may be helpful to people with type 2 diabetes because it has been shown to
 
 A. increase pancreatic function.
  B. reduce glucagon levels.
  C. reduce insulin levels.
  D. reduce blood glucose levels.


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komodo7

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


madam-professor

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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