The term that describes the body’s reaction to foreign antigens by neutralizing or eliminating them, thus preventing damage, is known as the ____________________ .

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


immune response

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Which of the following describes how iron deficiency affects children’s behavior?

a. It affects brain function long before blood effects appear. b. Testing is a tedious, cost-prohibitive process for many families. c. It is the primary factor in tension-fatigue syndrome. d. Mild deficiency enhances mental performance by lowering physical activity level, thereby leading to increased attention span. e. Children who had iron deficiency as infants recover completely when iron levels are normalized.

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Which of the following nutrients is a coenzyme for glutathione peroxidase?

A) zinc B) ascorbic acid C) copper D) selenium

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The carbohydrate and fat in the diet provide the energy that the body needs and the protein is often "spared" from this function

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The president submits a budget proposal to Congress in ____

a. late January or early February b. March or April c. mid to late June d. September or October

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