Describe two gastrointestinal tract changes that occur during aging and explain the impact these changes have on specific nutrients. Discuss the potential outcomes of deficiency in these nutrients. Support your answer with data, facts, key terminology, specific examples and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source.

What is the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse?

The following statement about pathogens are true except for one, which statement is not true? a. pathogens belong in the human body b. pathogens can cause infectious diseases c. some pathogens can be classified as animals d. pathogens can multiply inside a host organism

Sally is a 43-year-old mother of two who has gained 50 pounds over the past 5 years. she is 64 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds with a bmi of 30.8. her waist circumference is 37 inches. she acknowledges that she is not as physically active as she would like to be. she also notes how recent stresses in her life have affected her sleep and seem to have triggered her appetite for sweets and comfort foods. sally's father recently died from complications of type 2 diabetes, and her mother and sisters are overweight. sally says she is very motivated to "not get diabetes" and is disturbed that her recent physical exam revealed mildly elevated blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels. 1. sally stated that recent stresses in her life are affecting her sleep and seemed to have triggered her appetite for sweets and comfort foods. which of the following statements would be best to explain why her lack of sleep has increased her appetite? a. lack of sleep decreases ghrelin levels. b. levels of neuropeptide y, a brain chemical that causes carbohydrate cravings, are high and may contribute to her sleep problems. c. the satiety hormone leptin increases with lack of sleep. d. lack of sleep increases uncoupling protein. e. lack of sleep increases levels of ghrelin which stimulates appetite and decreases levels of leptin which decreases appetite.