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Between ascorbate and dehydroascorbate, only ascorbate can be absorbed via passive diffusion.

In individuals with achlorhydria, digestion of ___________ and ___________ are affected.

Roles of proteins include clotting factors, muscle contraction and water balance.

Carbohydrate absorption requires carriers on both the apical and basolateral membrane of the enterocytes.  Please list each of these carriers for glucose, galactose and fructose.  Also, explain if there is any difference in the carrier at either of the membranes between whether the individual just consumed a high vs low carbohydrate meal.

The initial step of the activation cascade of pancreatic zymogens is started by ___________, found in the intestinal cells.

The _______________ is the syndrome associated with ethanol metabolism in alcoholics with a thiamin deficiency.

An N-95 respirator must be worn when entering the room of a patient who has which type of precaution sign on the door?

A body fluid splash to the eyes requires the victim to immediately flush the eyes with water or sterile saline for a minimum of 

ANSWER  THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:  a. Name (3) positive or negative effects the COVID-19 pandemic had on the environment.  b. In your personal opinion, do you think the COVID-19 Pandemic was overall positive or negative for the environment? (Briefly explain your answer in 2-3 sentences)

Insufficient calcium absorption can cause an abnormal metabolic bone disease that results in softening of bone without loss of the present bone matrix.  This is called: