Define pro-vitamin and give an example


A substance that can be converted into a vitamin by the body.
Beta-carotene into vitamin A.

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The glossopharyngeal nerve conveys sensory information from:

A. Pharynx, soft palate, and tongue B. Pharynx and TMJ C. Heart and lungs D. Pharynx and epiglottis

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Clinical psychologists are concerned with everyday problems of adjustment

a. True b. False

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Select the key term that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.

A. temporary lengthening of soft tissue B. C. D. E. permanent lengthening of soft tissue F. G. H. I. J.

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The excessive level of stress that compromises our performance is known as

A. eustress. B. stressors. C. alarm. D. distress.

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