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- 2. The key player in regulating energy balance and body weight
- 3. results from ingestion or inhalation of soluble lead salts. It most commonly affects infants and young children who consume lead-containing substances.
- 8. is a bone disease seen in adults with Vitamin D deficiency
- 10. refers to a deficiency in thiamine.
- 11. are exogenous chemical agents and may be found in air, water, food and soil. When detoxified, they are readily excreted.
- 14. is a fat soluble vitamin that is important in the maintenance of normal plasma levels of calcium and phosphorus.
- 15. Heavy radiation to bone can predispose a patient
- 18. refers to Vitamin B1 and is found in whole grains, meat, poultry, fish, eggs and green leafy vegetables.
- 19. Keratinization within the eyes produces a dry, glandular epithelial surface called
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- 1. has been used as a deliberate poison in the past, but it is rare today. Chronic exposure is an issue in some countries because it is naturally found in soil and water
- 3. most common microorganism at burn site
- 4. When radiation is delivered in doses may allow cells to repair some of the damage between intervals.
- 5. is a bone disease seen in growing children whose epiphyses have not already closed.
- 6. a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by the fungus Aspergillus. It is present in soil and can contaminate various grains, hay and other crops.
- 7. is a widely used nonprescription analgesic and antipyretic that can cause hepatic necrosis when taken in large doses.
- 9. Mechanical injury referring to bruises
- 12. found in cooking oils, vegetables and whole grains. It is an important antioxidant and free radical scavenger.
- 13. is the most often used in batteries. It can contaminate soil and plants directly or through fertilizer and irrigation water.
- 16. results from a deficiency of protein. It is a severe form of protein energy malnutrition. With this condition, there is marked protein deprivation that is associated with severe loss of visceral protein compartment and the resultant hypoalbuminemia gives rise to generalized or dependent edema.
- 17. is produced by a severe deficiency of calories. Children are usually affected within the first year of life. These individuals are essentially reduced to skin and bones due to the depletion of body fat and protein from the somatic protein compartment for production of energy. There is no edema.
- 20. is also called pot and is the most widely used illegal drug