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Iron in the body not associated with the heme of hemoglobin. Some of the cytochromes have iron as part of their structures.  

Studies in which the exposure is “chosen” by the subjects themselves. The investigator confines himself or herself to observe the subjects and to collect data on their exposure and disease, without interfering with their way of life. Also known as observational studies.  

Non-nutritive sweeteners, cyclamate, saccharine, and aspartame, compounds that elicit the sweet taste without contributing to the energy intake.  

A vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent.  

A calcium channel blocker that is used as an antihypertensive drug.  

A technique for labeling DNA based on the ability of the DNA polymerase from E. coli to degrade a strand of DNA that has been nicked and then resynthesized; if a radioactive nucleotide is used, the rebuilt strand becomes labeled and can be used as a probe.  

A blood-borne cytokine that is an appetite suppressant. A peptide containing 13 amino acids that is produced by cells of the brain and the small intestine. It is released after the consumption of fats and acts both as a neurotransmitter with psychostimulant properties and as a peripheral hormone that stimulates colonic motility, pancreatic and biliary…

Proliferative disorders characterized by an uncoordinated and uncontrolled growth of cells.  

An accumulation of bilirubin under the skin of the newborn infant giving the infant a yellowish hue. A condition observed in neonates wherein the liver is insufficiently mature to process bilirubin, resulting in its accumulation within the bloodstream. Newborn babies may exhibit a yellow tint in their skin and the whites of their eyes due…

Excessive blood loss by the neonate.