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NTR 306 EXAM 3 ACTUAL FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (138)
antioxidants in the body, substances that significantly
decrease the adverse effects of free
radicals on normal physiological
functions.
ascorbic acid one of the two active forms of vitamin C.
Many people refer to vitamin C by this
name.
chronic inflammation of the stomach
accompanied by a diminished size
atrophic (a-TRO-fik) and functioning of the mucous membrane and
gastritis glands. This condition is also
characterized by inadequate
chydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor—
two substances needed for vitamin B12
absorption.
beriberi the thiamin-deficiency disease characterized by
muscle weakness, edema, or both.
bioavailability the rate at and the extent to which a nutrient is
absorbed and used.
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biotin a B vitamin that functions as a coenzyme in
metabolism.
complex organic molecules that work with
coenzymes enzymes to facilitate the enzymes'
activity. Many coenzymes
have B vitamins as part of their structures.
cofactor a small, inorganic or organic substance that
facilitates the action of an enzyme.
the structural protein from which
collagen connective tissues such as scars, tendons,
ligaments, and the foundations
of bones and teeth are made.
a B vitamin; also known as folic acid, folacin, or
folate pteroylglutamic (tare-o-EEL-glue-
TAM-ick) acid
(PGA). The coenzyme forms are DHF
(dihydrofolate) and THF (tetrahydrofolate).
free radical an unstable molecule with one or more unpaired
electrons.
histamine a substance produced by cells of the
immune system as part of a local
immune reaction to an antigen.
a glycoprotein (a protein with short
polysaccharide chains attached) secreted
intrinsic factor by the stomach cells
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NTR 306 EXAM 3 ACTUAL FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (138)
antioxidants in the body, substances that significantly
decrease the adverse effects of free
radicals on normal physiological
functions.
ascorbic acid one of the two active forms of vitamin C.
Many people refer to vitamin C by this
name.
chronic inflammation of the stomach
accompanied by a diminished size
atrophic (a-TRO-fik) and functioning of the mucous membrane and
gastritis glands. This condition is also
characterized by inadequate
chydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor—
two substances needed for vitamin B12
absorption.
beriberi the thiamin-deficiency disease characterized by
muscle weakness, edema, or both.
bioavailability the rate at and the extent to which a nutrient is
absorbed and used.
1/
14
, 7/17/25, 9:07
AM
biotin a B vitamin that functions as a coenzyme in
metabolism.
complex organic molecules that work with
coenzymes enzymes to facilitate the enzymes'
activity. Many coenzymes
have B vitamins as part of their structures.
cofactor a small, inorganic or organic substance that
facilitates the action of an enzyme.
the structural protein from which
collagen connective tissues such as scars, tendons,
ligaments, and the foundations
of bones and teeth are made.
a B vitamin; also known as folic acid, folacin, or
folate pteroylglutamic (tare-o-EEL-glue-
TAM-ick) acid
(PGA). The coenzyme forms are DHF
(dihydrofolate) and THF (tetrahydrofolate).
free radical an unstable molecule with one or more unpaired
electrons.
histamine a substance produced by cells of the
immune system as part of a local
immune reaction to an antigen.
a glycoprotein (a protein with short
polysaccharide chains attached) secreted
intrinsic factor by the stomach cells
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