1.Keshan disease is caused by ________ deficiency. 2.Nutritional factors that ma
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1.Keshan disease is caused by ________ deficiency.
2.Nutritional factors that may be protective against cancer include:
3.Which of the following fruits is likely to be the best source of vitamin A?
4.What is the function of aldosterone?
5.What is the function of ADH?
6.Which organ is primarily responsible for maintaining fluid balance?
7.What is the primary reason we sweat?
8.The ability of a muscle to contract and relax is dependent on the flow of ________ in and out of the muscle cell.
9.Which vitamin can have toxic effects in large doses?
10.Why is hypertension often referred to as "the silent killer"?
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(1) (c) Selenium deficiency
(2) (b) Food Additives
(3) (a) Cantaloupe
(4) (a) Signals the kidneys to release sodium and chloride
(5) (a) stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water (reducing urine output)
(6) (d) Kidneys
(7) (c) To regulate body temperature
(8) (b) Calcium
(9) (a) Vitamin - E (fat soluble)
(10) (a) The symptoms of this condition are not obvious (it is asymptomatic).
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