Which antioxidant enzyme system helps remove hydrogen peroxide from the body by reducing it to water?
A. superoxide dismutase
B. beta-carotene
C. glutathione peroxidase
D. the microsomal enzyme-oxidizing system
Answer: C
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A. Verbenaceae B. Rubiaceae C. Lamiaceae D. Ericaceae
If dishes are not cleaned properly in the dishmachine, the first thing to check is:
a. the temperatures of the various cycles b. the number of items being serviced in a short time c. the length of time between a meal and dishwashing d. the number of employees assigned to the process
In the United States, a "gluten-free," "without gluten," "no gluten," or "free of gluten" label on a food package means that _____
a. the food contains no gluten b. individuals with certain disorders do not have to read the ingredient labels c. the food contains less than 10 parts per million of gluten d. the food contains less than 20 parts per million of gluten e. the food contains less than 30 parts per million of gluten
Which of the following statements about the fetal origins hypothesis is NOT true?
a. Research shows that lower birthweight is associated with higher risk of adult diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. b. Both low birthweights (less than 5.5 lb) and high birthweights (more than 10 lb) in humans are strongly associated with later risk of disease in adulthood . c. Evidence from animal studies shows the expression of genes that produce insulin receptors on muscle membranes may be suppressed in response to a low availability of glucose. d. The effects of fetal programming on adult disease may be strongly modified by infant and childhood diets.