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maegan_martin

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on: Aug 21, 2018
Because fibers absorb primary bile acids to promote their excretion, they help to protect against ____.
 A) colon cancer
  B) diarrhea
  C) prostate cancer
  D) melanoma

Question 2

Which volatile short-chain fatty acid is believed to lower serum cholesterol by acting as an inhibitor of cholesterol biosynthesis?
 A) acetic
  B) butyric
  C) propionic
  D) palmitic


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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


maegan_martin

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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