Which of the Following Effects Does Fibre Have

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following effects does fibre have?

• A) It increases cholesterol.
• B) It causes appendicitis and diverticulosis.
• C) It alleviates constipation and decreases risk for hemorrhoids.
• D) It promotes weight gain and a feeling of fullness.

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Definitions:

Glycocalyx

A coating on the outside of an animal cell, formed by the polysaccharide portions of glycoproteins and glycolipids associated with the plasma membrane

Cell Wall

A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane in plants, fungi, and certain bacteria, providing structural support and protection.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins, glycoproteins, and other molecules outside cells, providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

Smooth ER

A type of endoplasmic reticulum in cells, lacking ribosomes, involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and calcium ion storage.