Describe the dietary factors that regulate hemostasis.
What will be an ideal response?
Under normal circumstances, hemostasis is tightly regulated, and dietary factors play a central role in hemostasis. Vitamin K; dietary fats; antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium; pro-oxidants such as iron and copper; and cell signals such as the presence of calcium ions are all integral to normal clotting, bleeding, and blood flow.
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Due to the additional losses via the menstrual cycle, adolescent girls require more iron than do
adolescent boys. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Define and briefly explain the "French Paradox."
What will be an ideal response?
All of the following are common ingredients in sports drinks EXCEPT ________.
A. caffeine B. simple carbohydrates C. electrolytes D. water
Hyponatremia refers to low blood concentration of
a. renin. b. sodium. c. chloride. d. aldosterone. e. potassium.