Match the term with its description.
A. Renin
B. Aldosterone
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hyponatremia
E. ADH
A. Enzyme formed in the kidneys in response to low blood pressure
B. Hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that acts on the kidneys to increase sodium retention
C. High blood potassium
D. Low blood sodium
E. Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that signals the kidneys to decrease water excretion
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A. medical food B. supplement C. food for special dietary use D. modified food E. conventional food
Flaxseed oil eaten for its omega-3 fatty acids is an example of what type of food?
a. Medical food b. Supplement c. Food for special dietary use d. Functional food e. None of the above
Which fat-soluble vitamin is considered to be conditionally essential because it can be produced by the body?
1.Vitamin A 2.Vitamin D 3.Vitamin E 4.Vitamin K
Textured vegetable protein is usually made from
a. soybeans. b. corn stalks. c. a mixture of legumes. d. cruciferous vegetables.