Causes Oadults Include _____

question 5

Multiple Choice

Causes oadults include _____.

• A)being vegetarian, excessive lipid absorption, menstruation, and obesity
• B)being vegan, food allergies, excessive urinary losses, and chronic fatigue syndrome
• C)periods of rapid growth, taking herbal supplements, and excessive fiber in the diet
• D)inadequate intake, protein malabsorption, excessive blood loss, and infection

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Definitions:

Lichens

Lichens are symbiotic associations between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner, usually algae or cyanobacteria, living together in a mutually beneficial relationship.

Edible Fungi

Organisms from the fungi kingdom that are safe for human consumption.

Ergot

A fungal disease of cereal crops and grasses, producing toxic alkaloids, historically associated with outbreaks of ergotism in humans.

Truffles

A type of highly valued fungus that grows underground, often near the roots of certain trees, prized for their distinctive flavor in culinary uses.