Goiter is caused primarily by a deficiency of

Goiter is caused primarily by a deficiency of
 a. iron. b. zinc.
  c. iodine. d. selenium.

Q. 2

Cytokines are proteins that help regulate _____ development and activity.
 a. immune system b. inflammatory
  c. hormonal d. GI tract

Q. 3

What is the first product of fatty acid catabolism?
 a. Glycerol b. Pyruvate
  c. Acetyl CoA d. Triglycerides

Q. 4

Which of the following is NOT a feature of zinc supplements?
 a. They induce nausea and bad taste reactions when administered in zinc lozenges
  b. They reduce the incidence of goiter in developing countries
  c. They reduce the incidence of diarrhea-related deaths in children
  d. They reduce the incidence of pneumonia-related deaths in the elderly

Q. 5

Ryan takes ibuprofen to decrease the pain and swelling in his knee due to an injury in a basketball game. What is the action of the ibuprofen in decreasing the swelling?
 a. Assists with the activities of antibodies b. Reduces the effects of histamine
  c. Blocks the synthesis of eicosanoids d. Regulates immune cell activity

Q. 6

Which of the following is a possible fate of acetyl CoA?
 a. Degradation to urea b. Synthesis to glycerol
  c. Synthesis to fatty acids d. Degradation to ammonia

Q. 7

Commercially available zinc-containing lozenges are advertised as being effective against
 a. fatigue. b. vitamin A toxicity.
  c. the common cold. d. slowing of the BMR.