acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER adaptive or specific, develops as we age,
production of antibodies
oxidizing agents - CORRECT ANSWER cause cell damage, free radicals (unpaired
electron, unstable), initiate cascade of disturbance
antioxidants - CORRECT ANSWER able to stop or repair free radical damage,
largely supplied by diet
vitamin E - CORRECT ANSWER fat soluble vitamin, important antioxidant in lipid-
rich areas of body
most active form of vitamin E? - CORRECT ANSWER alpha tocopherol
where is vitamin E stored? - CORRECT ANSWER adipose tissue
Vitamin E deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER rare, can cause hemolytic anemia
vitamin E toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER can cause hemorrhagic stroke
Vitamin A - CORRECT ANSWER fat soluble vitamin
provitamin sources of Vitamin A - CORRECT ANSWER carotenoids
still needs to be activated
no risk of toxicity
preformed vitamin A is? - CORRECT ANSWER retinoids
active and ready to go
risk of toxicity
what does vitamin A do for eye health? - CORRECT ANSWER maintains clear
cornea
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