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HMGT 2460 Unit 3 Exam, Top Exam Question with accurate answers, rated A+ Vitamin C is best known for its role in preventing scurvy. It also is critical in the formation and maintenance of this protein found in all connective tissues in our body. - -Collagen The main function of Vitamin E is...

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Vitamin C is best known for its role in preventing scurvy. It also is critical in the formation and
maintenance of this protein found in all connective tissues in our body. - ✔✔-Collagen



The main function of Vitamin E is as an antioxidant. It is prevalent in our fat tissue (adipose tissue) and
cell membranes and specifically protects this lipoprotein from being oxidized. - ✔✔-LDL



Phytochemicals are naturally occurring plant compounds with health promoting properties. Beta-
carotene is classified as which of the following class of phytochemicals? - ✔✔-Carotenoids



Selenium is involved in the maintenance of basal metabolism and body temperature. This trace mineral
is only needed in minute amounts to maintain health. Which of the following are good sources of
selenium? - ✔✔-Organ meats



Carotenoids have several functions, such as acting as antioxidants, enhancing immune function,
protecting the skin from UV rays, and protecting our eyes from oxidative damage. What is another
function of carotenoids? - ✔✔-Can reduce the risk of some cancers



A Selenium deficiency can cause a heart disorder. This disorder is named after a province in China and is
called which of the following? - ✔✔-Keshan Disease



A symptom of toxicity when taking supplements can include flushing. Which of the following vitamins
can cause this burning and tingling sensation if taking large doses? - ✔✔-Niacin



Carotenoids are absorbed better from cooked foods. How much of the Carotenoids that we get from the
foods we eat are absorbed? - ✔✔-20-40%

, Which antioxidant plays an important role in cell differentiation, the process by which stem cells mature
into highly specialized cells? - ✔✔-Vitamin A

or

Vitamin E



Since we are unable to form antioxidants, we must consume them in our diet. Which of the following
vitamins functions as an antioxidant and is critical to the formation and maintenance of collagen? - ✔✔-
Vitamin C



This trace mineral is considered an antioxidant and is part of glutathione peroxidase. It helps spare
Vitamin E and prevents oxidative damage to our cell membranes. - ✔✔-Selenium



This antioxidant is also a fat-soluble vitamin and is found in many foods, such as vegetable oils, nuts, and
seeds. - ✔✔-Vitamin E



This is a chemical reaction in which molecules of a substance are broken down into their component
atoms. During this process, atoms lose electrons. - ✔✔-Oxidation



Retinol, cholecalciferol, tocopherol, and phylloquinone are all names of what? - ✔✔-Fat-soluble
vitamins



Oxidation occurs during metabolism and can result in the formation of which of the following? - ✔✔-
Free radicals

or

Provitamin



Antioxidants work by stabilizing free radicals or opposing oxidation, therefore protecting our cells from
damage. There are certain minerals that function within complex antioxidant enzyme systems and are
called what? - ✔✔-Prooxidant

or

Cofactor

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