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MirandaLo

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Harry has a doctor's appointment for his annual physical. The doctor has determined that he is at risk for a stroke and prescribes a(n) ____.
 A) anticoagulant
  B) statin
  C) diuretic
  D) low-sodium diet

Question 2

Explain how vitamin A deficiency alters food absorption.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Vitamin A deficiency leads to the loss of the goblet cells in the digestive tract, which decreases the secretion of mucus. The mucus is required for digestion and absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract.


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