1-31Which of the Following Is Likely to Put Whites at Higher

question 3

Multiple Choice

1-31.Which of the following is likely to put whites at higher risk of developing an eating disorder than non-whites?

• A)body dissatisfaction
• B)living in an industrialized society
• C)fear of stomach bloating
• D)desire to please the family

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Factor

Factor secreted by the parietal cells of gastric glands and required for adequate absorption of vitamin B12.

Mucous Cells

Specialized cells present in various glands and tissues that produce and secrete mucus.

Parietal Cells

Cells located in the lining of the stomach that secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor.

Chief Cells

Cells found in the stomach lining that secrete pepsinogen, an enzyme precursor important for digestion of proteins.