Malabsorption is described as:
A) the passage of abnormally liquid or unformed stools at an increased frequency.
B) a pathologic state of impaired nutrient absorption in the GI tract.
C) a condition caused by a lack of vitamins A, D, E, and K in an individual's diet.
D) a defect that leads to the incomplete breakdown of nutrients into their absorbable substrates.
B
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a. Dehydration synthesis b. Anabolism c. Enzyme d. Catabolism
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