When an oxygen molecule becomes a free radical, it is referred to as a(n)
A. reactive oxygen species (ROS).
B. carcinogen.
C. prooxidant.
D. antioxidant.
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
Which of these conditions indicates that a woman needs to pay particular attention to the quality of her diet during pregnancy?
A. diabetes B. phenylketonuria C. eating disorders D. All of these choices are correct.
Strength refers to:
a. the length of time muscles can perform physical activities. b. the level of maximum force that muscles can produce. c. a person's range of motion. d. an increased sense of well-being.
RD is a 29 yo F admitted with intractable diarrhea and abdominal pain. She has a PMH of Crohn's disease and has had two previous resections of the small bowel. She frequently has pain in the RLQ after eating. She claims the pain often gets so bad that she is afraid to eat and has been progressively consuming below her caloric needs. She currently takes Asacol and Lomotil to manage the symptoms of
Crohn's disease. After undergoing a colonoscopy, an obstruction resulting from stricture in the terminal ileum was discovered. Emergency surgery was performed to remove the obstruction and a resection was done with the remaining intestine. RD's gastroenterologist recommends bowel rest and expects her to have a full recovery. HT: 5'4" WT: 110# UBW: 122# Diet: NPO Meds: Asacol, Lomotil Alb. 2.7 Pre-Alb. 17 Na: 138 Cl: 98 BUN: 5 Glucose: 80 K: 3.6 CO2: 25 Cr: 0.8 Which types of foods would the nutritionist suggest for RD in rehabilitation during a period of remission? a. foods high in oxalate b. low-residue foods c. foods that contain antioxidants d. lactose-free foods e. foods without glutamine
One of the main complications of AIDS that contributes to a patient's mortality is:
a. a decrease in immune function. b. opportunistic disease and malignancies. c. metabolic derangements. d. the lack of effectiveness of medications.