Vitamin E – Page 05

This essential nutrient plays a critical part in many biochemical processes. Firstly, as a fat-soluble antioxidant, it protects the body’s cells from damage by free radicals, compounds linked to numerous chronic diseases. It also aids our immune system by enhancing cell-mediated immunity, improving our ability to fight off infections.

Additionally, the nutrient assists the body in the formation of red blood cells and aids in the usage of vitamin K, vital for clotting. Furthermore, it plays a role in cellular signaling, gene expression, and other metabolic processes. Unique among vitamins, it is also involved in neurological functions, helping to prevent or slow down the progress of neurodegenerative diseases.

Importantly, a deficiency can lead to significant health issues like nerve problems and muscle weakness. However, through a balanced diet incorporating foods rich in this nutrient such as almonds, spinach, and sweet potatoes, these risks can be significantly reduced.

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#1. What type of antioxidant is this nutrient?

A) Water-soluble

A) Water-soluble

B) Fat-soluble

B) Fat-soluble

C) Protein-soluble

C) Protein-soluble

D) Carbohydrate-soluble

D) Carbohydrate-soluble

B is the answer. The text states that the nutrient is a “fat-soluble antioxidant.”

#2. What is one function of this nutrient according to the text?

A) Enhancing cell-mediated immunity

A) Enhancing cell-mediated immunity

B) Speeding up biodegradative processes

B) Speeding up biodegradative processes

C) Improving vision

C) Improving vision

D) Building strong bones

D) Building strong bones

A is the answer. The text says the nutrient “aids our immune system by enhancing cell-mediated immunity.”

#3. What two things does this nutrient help with regarding blood and clotting?

A) Formation of white blood cells and mineralization of bone.

A) Formation of white blood cells and mineralization of bone.

B) Inhibition of clotting and formation of white blood cells.

B) Inhibition of clotting and formation of white blood cells.

C) Formation of red blood cells and usage of vitamin K.

C) Formation of red blood cells and usage of vitamin K.

D) None of the above.

D) None of the above.

C is the answer. The text mentions that the nutrient helps in formation of “red blood cells and aids in the usage of vitamin K.”

#4. This nutrient is unique among vitamins because it's also involved in ________?

A) Bone growth and repair.

A) Bone growth and repair.

B) Digestive processes.

B) Digestive processes.

C) Neurological functions.

C) Neurological functions.

D) Skin repair.

D) Skin repair.

C is the answer. The nutrient is said to be unique among vitamins because of its involvement in “neurological functions.”

#5. If a person has a deficiency in this nutrient, what could occur?

A) Blood clotting issues

A) Blood clotting issues

B) Vision problems

B) Vision problems

C) Nerve problems and muscle weakness

C) Nerve problems and muscle weakness

D) All of the above

D) All of the above

C is the answer. The text states that a deficiency of this nutrient can lead to “nerve problems and muscle weakness.”

#6. Which of the following foods is NOT rich in this nutrient?

A) Almonds

A) Almonds

B) Spinach

B) Spinach

C) Salmon

C) Salmon

D) Sweet Potatoes

D) Sweet Potatoes

C is the answer. The text does not mention Salmon as a food rich in this nutrient, while it does list almonds, spinach, and sweet potatoes.

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