Your Cousin Miguel Is Extolling the Virtues of His New

question 56

Multiple Choice

Your cousin Miguel is extolling the virtues of his new dietary supplement.He says that it contains enzymes that will make him healthier,and he asks for your opinion.You assure him that the enzymes

• A)will increase the digestibility of the foods he eats.
• B)could likely interfere with the enzymes secreted by his pancreas.
• C)could likely overload his gastrointestinal tract and lead to diarrhea.
• D)are proteins and proteins are destroyed in the gastrointestinal tract.

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Definitions:

Alcohol

A chemical compound, specifically ethanol, which is found in drinks like beer, wine, and spirits, and can alter consciousness and impair cognitive and motor functions.

Cirrhosis

A chronic liver disease marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and fibrous thickening of tissue, often caused by alcoholism or hepatitis.

Blackouts

Episodes of memory loss for events that occurred while a person was intoxicated or during certain medical conditions.

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, commonly used to enhance alertness, attention, and energy.