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A fasting gastric secretion sample typically has a pH of ____.
 A) 5 or lower
  B) 6 to 7
  C) 8 to 9
  D) 10 or higher

Question 2

How does a diet that is high in fiber benefit patients with diabetes?



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Soluble fibers can trap nutrients as they pass through the digestive tract, which slows glucose absorption. The decrease in absorption prevents a high surge of glucose, and the rebound that comes after the insulin levels spike.





 

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