Nutrition 1322 test 4 Questions with Correct
Answers
Glutathione peroxidase is a free radical formed from oxidative metabolism.
False.
When a person's diet is deficient in vitamin A, mucus production by epithelial cells
increases..
false..
Which form of vitamin A enables the eye to react to changes in light?
retinal
Without adequate vitamin A, we would not be able to see in the dark.
True.
The pigment that is responsible for night vision is called __________.
rhodopsin
When light energy hits the retina, the retinal changes from a _____ to a _____
configuration.
cis-trans
Taking megadoses of vitamin C is fatal.
false
selenium toxicity occurs from an overconsumption of foods rich in this mineral.
false
, Selenocysteine is the active form of selenium..
true..
The leading cause of death for adults in the United States is:
cardiovascular disease (CDV)
Lifestyle factors associated with an increased risk for cancer include all of these except
__________.
eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables
Steps to take to reduce your risk for cancer include all of the following except
__________.
to eat a diet high in trans fats and saturated fat
All of the following are more common signs and symptoms of cancer except __________.
unexplained weight gain
People who regularly consume fruits and vegetables have a reduced risk for CVD.
true
Once the DNA of a cell is mutated, the development of cancer is inevitable.
false
Growing evidence of the past two decades indicates that ________ does not reduce
cancer risk.
antioxidant supplementation
Regarding second-hand smoke from tobacco products, research indicates that.
Answers
Glutathione peroxidase is a free radical formed from oxidative metabolism.
False.
When a person's diet is deficient in vitamin A, mucus production by epithelial cells
increases..
false..
Which form of vitamin A enables the eye to react to changes in light?
retinal
Without adequate vitamin A, we would not be able to see in the dark.
True.
The pigment that is responsible for night vision is called __________.
rhodopsin
When light energy hits the retina, the retinal changes from a _____ to a _____
configuration.
cis-trans
Taking megadoses of vitamin C is fatal.
false
selenium toxicity occurs from an overconsumption of foods rich in this mineral.
false
, Selenocysteine is the active form of selenium..
true..
The leading cause of death for adults in the United States is:
cardiovascular disease (CDV)
Lifestyle factors associated with an increased risk for cancer include all of these except
__________.
eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables
Steps to take to reduce your risk for cancer include all of the following except
__________.
to eat a diet high in trans fats and saturated fat
All of the following are more common signs and symptoms of cancer except __________.
unexplained weight gain
People who regularly consume fruits and vegetables have a reduced risk for CVD.
true
Once the DNA of a cell is mutated, the development of cancer is inevitable.
false
Growing evidence of the past two decades indicates that ________ does not reduce
cancer risk.
antioxidant supplementation
Regarding second-hand smoke from tobacco products, research indicates that.
