Module 8: Answer the following Flashcards
1
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Identify diseases linked to free radical damage.
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2
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Identify conditions that cause free radical formation.
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3
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Can free radical damage lead to cell death?
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4
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Identify carotenoids and minerals that act as antioxidants.
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5
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Identify minerals in the superoxide dismutase enzyme complex.
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6
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Describe how the superoxide dismutase system protects cells.
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7
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Describe catalase.
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8
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Identify sites where oxidative damage can occur.
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9
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Identify functions of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, selenium.
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10
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Identify symptoms of taking megadoses of vitamin C.
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11
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Identify food sources of vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin A
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12
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Does research show a link between antioxidant supplements and a reduced cancer risk?
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13
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Identify food groups that studies have shown to be associated with decreased cancer risk.
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