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sammy

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Newborns receive a single injection of vitamin K at birth because
 
  A) the trauma of labor and delivery depletes the newborn's vitamin K stores.
  B) breast milk is a poor source of vitamin K.
  C) newborns do not have enough bacteria in their small intestine to make vitamin K.
  D) newborns cannot absorb any of the vitamin K from breast milk or formula.

Question 2

Having a protein-containing meal or snack before you drink alcohol will result in more alcohol being broken down in the stomach.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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