After Surgical Removal of a Large Portion of the Small

question 4

Multiple Choice

After surgical removal of a large portion of the small intestine, what functional complication is most likely to develop?

• A)Changes in dietary habits
• B)Impaired digestion
• C)Loss of absorptive tissue
• D)Elimination of dietary residue

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Definitions:

Reaction Product

The substance(s) formed as a result of a chemical reaction between reactants.

Lucas Reagent

A solution of zinc chloride in concentrated hydrochloric acid used to classify alcohols of low molecular weight.

Trans-4-methylcyclohexanol

A chemical compound featuring a cyclohexane ring with a methyl group and an alcohol group in a trans configuration.

80th Percentile

A value below which 80 percent of the data in a data set falls, indicating the upper 20% of values.