A Nutrient Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nutrient is

• A)The amount of energy produced from the burning of food by the body
• B)How a serving fits into the daily diet
• C)A substance that is ingested,digested,absorbed,and used by the body
• D)The processes involved in the ingestion,digestion,absorption,and use of food and fluids by the body

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Definitions:

Ovarian Cancer

A type of cancer that originates in the ovaries, characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.

Cervical Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

Embryonic

Relating to an embryo, the earliest stage of growth and development in many organisms.

Cleavage

The rapid rate of mitosis of a zygote immediately following fertilization.