Vitamins

Question 1

Zinc

Answer 1

maintains skin and mucosal membrane integrity. Central role in cellular growth and differentiation of immune cells.

Wound healing and immune system

Question 2

Iron

Answer 2

Forms a highly toxic hydroxyl radicals involved in killing bacteria. Important in proliferation of T lymphocytes.

Used to make Hgb protein in RBC that carries oxygen

Question 3

Copper

Answer 3

antimicrobial properties. Has roles in both T cell proliferation, antibody production and cellular immunity.

helps with energy, breakdown and absorption of iron

Question 4

Selenium

Answer 4

Involved in T lymphocyte proliferation, humoral system and immunoglobulin production.

helps make DNA and protects against cell damage and infection

Question 5

C

Answer 5

Stimulates production, function and movement of leukocytes. Increased levels of antibodies.

Question 6

D

Answer 6

Limits inflammatory response promoted by specific T cell types.

Question 7

A

Answer 7

Helps maintain structural and functional integrity of mucosal cells in innate barriers.

Question 8

E

Answer 8

Antioxidant and protects integrity of cell membranes. Enhances T cell functions and lymphocyte proliferation.

Question 9

B6

Answer 9

Helps regulate inflammation. Has role in antibody production.

Question 10

B12

Answer 10

Facilitates production of T lymphocytes

Question 11

Folate

Answer 11

Maintains innate immunity and has roles in cell immunity.