Which of the following is a function of anticholinergics?
A. They reduce pain and inflammation.
B. They increase blood pressure and breathing rates.
C. They increase the production of cytokines.
D. They decrease airway contraction and mucus production.
E. They increase the production of histamines.
Answer: D
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A. storage forms of iron. B. zinc-containing proteins. C. iodine-containing enzymes. D. protein carriers of selenium in the blood.
Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress are decreased by _____
a. high levels of body fat b. frequent intake of processed meats c. smoking d. physical inactivity e. vitamin D sufficiency
All of the following are true regarding iron EXCEPT:
1.it transports oxygen as a component of hemoglobin in red blood cells. 2.cooking foods in iron pans increases the iron content of foods. 3.overdose can result in atherosclerosis in adults. 4.milk products are a good food source.
What effect does low mineral intake generally have on absorption?
a. Results in a small increase in absorption b. Results in a substantial increase in absorption c. Results in an increase in absorption to the point where a deficiency will not occur d. Does not have an effect on absorption