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An agent that is cancer-causing is said to be ______. - CORRECT ANSWER-
carcinogenic
Cancerous cells that divide repeatedly and frequently and do not die are called
_______ cells. - CORRECT ANSWER-malignant
If these cells grow together to form masses, the masses are called ______, which
invade body tissues and metastasize to other parts of the body. - CORRECT
ANSWER-malignant tumors
Some cells multiply excessively and form _____ which are not cancerous. -
CORRECT ANSWER-benign tumors
More vs less vitamin D synthesis - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Less: older vs younger
person, dark skinned vs light skinned, less vs more time in the sun
b. More: summer vs winter months, southern vs northern latitudes
,Vitamin D is unique in that it can be obtained by the diet but also is synthesized
inside the body when a cholesterol-like substance is activated by sunlight and
converted to the prohormone vitamin D. What two organs serve as the sites of
active vitamin D synthesis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Kidneys & Liver
Which of the following foods are reliable dietary sources of vitamin D? -
CORRECT ANSWER-fortified dairy products
Damon has a chronic illness, and to treat the condition, he takes an antibiotic
every day. Despite his illness, Damon's diet is nutritionally adequate, and he
exercises regularly. Based on this information, Damon may need to - CORRECT
ANSWER-take a dietary supplement that contains vitamin K
B vitamins function as - CORRECT ANSWER-parts of coenzymes
Libby wants to have a birthday party for her 5-year old daughter and several of
the child's friends. She plans to serve cake, ice cream, and milk to the children in
the backyard on a warm sunny afternoon. To conserve vitamins in the milk, Libby
should
A) add a teaspoon of baking soda and chocolate syrup to it
, B) heat the milk to the boiling point, and let it cool before serving it
C) serve the milk in a clear glass container - CORRECT ANSWER-None of these
are correct
Ron's diet lacks niacin. He hasn't developed pellagra, because he consumes a
high-protein diet that contains plenty of _____, the precursor for niacin. -
CORRECT ANSWER-tryptophan
Jameela is an Iranian woman living in poverty. She is not seen in public places
without being covered almost completely in heavy veils. Her usual diet is
comprised of legumes, small amounts of yogurt, whole-grain breads and rice,
fruits, and a few vegetables. Based on this information, Jameela is most at risk of -
CORRECT ANSWER-osteomalacia
Which of the following foods is a good source of thiamin?
A) pork chops;
B) wheat germ;
C) enriched bread - CORRECT ANSWER-All of these are correct
Which of the following foods is not a good source of vitamin E? - CORRECT
ANSWER-ground beef