Which of the following is NOT a function of vitamin D?
A. Maintaining phosphorus homeostasis
B. Promoting antioxidant activity
C. Increasing immunity against infections
D. Regulating cell cycle activity
Answer: B
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A. angiotensin II is converted to angiotensin I. B. aldosterone cleaves angiotensinogen to form angiotensin I. C. angiotensin II stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete aldosterone. D. aldosterone stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete angiotensin II.
Copper is a major mineral that is ubiquitous in food
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following figures falls within the carbohydrate range of the AMDR?
a. 35% b. 50% c. 70% d. 90%
A group of scientists designed a clinical study to investigate the effects of cholesterol deficiency in humans. For the duration of the 8-week study, the adult subjects must live in a special research unit of a hospital. The only food the subjects can consume is a man-made formula that contains all known nutrients, except cholesterol. Based on this information, you would expect
A. about 50% of the subjects to show signs and symptoms of a cholesterol deficiency within the first week of the study. B. none of the subjects to show signs and symptoms of a cholesterol deficiency during the entire study. C. about 20% of the subjects to show signs and symptoms of a cholesterol deficiency within the first week of participating in the study. D. 100% of the subjects to show signs and symptoms of cholesterol deficiency within the first 3 weeks of participating in the study.