In the 1990s, Researchers Found That Almost Twice as Many

question 73

Essay

In the 1990s, researchers found that almost twice as many women as men were dying during coronary bypass surgery. Why?

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Factor

A substance secreted by parietal cells in the lining of the stomach. It is necessary for vitamin B12 absorption.

Sucrase

An enzyme that digests sugars.

Maltase

An enzyme that breaks down maltose into glucose during digestion.

Lactase

Lactase is an enzyme found in the small intestine that is responsible for the digestion of lactose, the sugar found in milk.