fshn 120 chapter 8 quiz – Flashcards
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Vitamin C assists in ______
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collagen synthesis
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Which of the following would NOT help reduce the risk for developing cancer?
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consuming nitrites/nitrates
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A vitamin A deficiency can cause night blindness
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true
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Which of the following is NOT a major type of cancer treatment?
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catheterization
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Which water-soluble vitamin can regenerate vitamin E after it has been oxidized?
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vitamin c
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Oxidation is a chemical reaction that results in _____.
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loss of electrons
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A group of fat-soluble plant pigments that are the basis for the orange, red, and deep-yellow colors of many fruits and vegetables are called
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carotenoids
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Which of the following is NOT a function of vitamin E?
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improving the absorption of vitamin C if dietary intake is low
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Which of the following causes cervical cancer?
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HPV
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Beta-carotene is a precursor of retinol.
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true
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What is an exchange reaction?
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a two-part metabolic reaction that involves a loss and gain of electrons
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Which of the following is NOT a function of vitamin C?
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prevents the common cold
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The most powerful and abundant form of vitamin E is
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alpha-tocopherol
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An example of a modifiable risk factor identified by the American Cancer Society is ____.
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weight
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Which of the following nutrients requires the MOST frequent consumption to assure adequate body stores?
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vitamin c
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About 90 percent of vitamin E is stored in
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adipose tissue
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Diseases that cause the malabsorption of fat can result in a deficiency of
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vitamin a
