The process by which food is changed in the mouth, stomach, and intestines by chemical, mechanical, and physical action so that it can be absorbed by the body is

Which of the following is not a symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome a) pain in joints with swelling b) low-grade fever c) unexplainable muscle weakness or pain d) forgetfulness, irritability, and confusion

Which of the following defines scoliosis? a. a posture disorder characterized by the shoulders being rounded and the back hunched b. a posture disorder in which the spine curves up the back like a snake c. a posture disorder characterized by excessive curvature or arch in the lower back d. none of the above

Will treating a viral infection with antibiotics affect the course of the infection? a) no; antibiotics work by inhibiting enzymes specific to bacteria. antibiotics have no effect on eukaryotic or virally encoded enzymes.b) no; antibiotics do not kill viruses because viruses do not have dna or rna.c) yes; antibiotics activate the immune system, and this decreases the severity of the infection. d) yes; antibiotics can prevent viral entry into the cell by binding to host-receptor proteins.