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michelleunicorn

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Which of the following processes is not involved in mechanical digestion?
 
  A) peristaltic movement of food B) enzymes
  C) chewing D) grinding

Question 2

Describe the causes and effects of a diet that contains too little iron.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A diet that is deficient in iron the world's most common nutritional disorder and causes iron-deficiency anemia. The body's stores of iron are slowly depleted by such a deficient diet, and when depleted enough the body cannot produce enough hemoglobin. As a result, the blood cannot deliver the oxygen that body cells need, causing the individual to experience fatigue and weakness.



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