Starches are the first food particles to be broken down during the digestive process a. True b. False

A. True

The first food to be broken down is indeed the starches

Starches are the first food particles to be broken down during the digestive process. The given statement is true.

Digestion is the process of breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules so that, they can be easily absorbed into the watery blood plasma in the body.

The processes of digestion include six major activities including ingestion, propulsion, mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, and defecation of waste material.

Starch is an example of a complex carbohydrate. It is commonly found in the potatoes, corn, and rice. Starch is the biomolecule which consists of thousands of individual glucose molecules which are bonded together. Breakdown of starch molecule starts moments after we take our first byte of food, because of an enzyme called as alpha-amylase, which is found in the saliva.

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F.T. is a 70-year-old African American man who comes to the emergency department (ED) complaining of increased shortness of breath. He states that he started using his albuterol inhaler every 4 hours a few days ago, but it does not seem to be helping. He has been having trouble sleeping or doing any activity because of his shortness of breath.
SUBJECTIVE Data:
PMH: COPD, hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. No history of allergies.
Medications: metoprolol (Lopressor) 50 mg/day PO, furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg PO daily, finasteride (Proscar) 5 mg/day PO, Advair inhaler (fluticasone and salmeterol) 2 puffs bid, and albuterol inhaler 2 puffs q4hr PRN. Does not use O2 at home.
Health Perception–Health Management: F.T. states he usually manages his COPD well with the Advair inhaler and occasional use of albuterol inhaler PRN. He thinks he caught a cold from his granddaughter last week. Increasing difficulty breathing, even with albuterol. Has a history of 30 pack-years of smoking, quitting 5 years ago.
Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern: Not eating, drinking very little over past 2 to 3 days.
Activity-Exercise: At present, cannot walk 100 feet without feeling short of breath, nor walk up one flight of stairs without stopping to catch his breath.
Sleep-Rest: Difficulty sleeping at present. Last night he slept upright in his recliner.
Cognitive-Perceptual: Denies any pain associated with shortness of breath. Feels slightly irritable because of lack of sleep.
Coping–Stress Tolerance: Denies any stress or emotional disturbance.
Discussion Questions
1. What type of assessment would be most appropriate for F.T.: comprehensive, focused, or emergency?
2. From the information provided by F.T., what other information would you ask him about his condition (time permitting)?
3. How will you individualize the assessment based on his current physiologic condition?
4. What considerations will you make based on his age? Ethnic/cultural background?
5. Of the information provided, which subjective assessment findings are of most concern to you?
6. F.T. cannot use his inhaler appropriately while he is talking with you. Is this an appropriate time to teach him about the proper use of his inhaler?
7. What should be included in the physical assessment? What do you think will be the priorities in your physical assessment?

Coagulation studies may require:
1) Being warmed upon collection
2) Being chilled upon collection
3) Protection from light
4) A discard tube

Anaphylactic shock is not serious like regular shock? true or false​

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white chocolates contain substances that stimulates the feeling of pleasure. true or false?​

Based on the experiences of Anthony and Mercedes, what advice would you give to a new student at your school?

What region of the country (United States) reports the highest rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea?
A) West
B) South
C) Northwest
D) Midwest

Which action can help minimize food safety risks?

cleaning under the fingernails when washing hands
washing hands with water only before cutting an apple
using a grater to chop vegetables while preparing a meal
using the same cutting board to cut meat, green peppers, and onions

list some of the various types of help offered to individuals and families by community services and public agencies

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Class: Environmental science.

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Which water-soluble vitamin may build to a toxic level?
A. folate
B. niacin
C. pantothenic acid
D. riboflavin
E. thiamin

Which example best describes the term sedentary?

working out at the gym once a year
jumping rope with friends on Saturdays
doing several sit-ups three times a week
jogging in the neighborhood every evening

Which element is part of the FITT formula, in addition to type, time, and frequency?
PLS HELP ASAP
A. inertness
B. isometric
C. inactivity
D. intensity

The ovum is produced in the ovaries and transported to the uterus via the
vulva.
vas deferens.
vagina.
fallopian tubes.

An alert popped up on the pharmacy's computer notifying the pharmacy technician that the supply of a commonly dispensed drug was running low. Which type of pharmacy software is the pharmacy technician using?

electronic prescriptions
pharmacy management
workflow management
automation equipment

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HURRY Select the correct answer.
What should you not do when lifting weights?
A.
Arch your back
B.
Keep abdominals tight
OC.
Keep a neutral spine
OD., Maintain proper posture
HURRY

what are four ways you can show you are good at sports

Which of the following best describes the transdermal approach to stopping smoking?


It involves the substitution of nicotine-free, smokeless cigarettes for a period of 4 to 12 weeks.

It is a combination approach to smoking cessation that includes both acupuncture and behavioral therapy.

It is an approach to smoking cessation that includes hypnosis, relaxation training, and exercise.

It is a skin patch designed to relieve nicotine cravings while changing behavior.

Which gynecologic instrument is used to remove polyps, secretions, and bits of placental tissue?

some common family issues that can be dealt with through counseling

2. Which disease is caused by bacteria? *
(4 Points)
O athlete's foot
O common cold
influenza
O strep throat

Help ASAP please ! 100 points !!!
1. What are the principles of training?
2. What is Isometric exercises?
3. What is Isotonic exercises?
4. What is Isokinetic exercises?
5. Name three SAFETY PRECAUTIONS for lifting weights

What statement best describes a person using intellectualization as a defense mechanism?
Lin decides that she could have done more to prevent her illness and blames herself.
Tyler studies his illness carefully, but remains emotionally detached from it.
Bella has been diagnosed with a serious illness, but is choosing to pretend like nothing is wrong.
Casey is angry about being diagnosed with a chronic illness, but she takes her anger out on her family members.

write down which forms of birth control you can imagine using at three times of your life and why​

Typical or acceptable standards of behavior that influence our beliefs and decisions are
a
our goals
social norms
b
С
assessments
d
habits

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In which organelle are the all the other organelles embedded

Roger is about to ride a roller coaster. He is afraid of heights and is nervous about the tide. How would each of the following theories explain Roger’s experience of fear on the roller coaster? James-Lange, Cannon - Bard, Schacher-