Chapter 10: Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function and Vision The Basics Vitamin E Vitamin C Vitamin A Cancer $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 FINAL ROUND

reactive oxygen species free radicals reactants The Basics: $100 Question Compounds that protect cells from the damage caused by oxidation are called ________. antioxidants reactive oxygen species free radicals reactants ANSWER BACK TO GAME

reactive oxygen species free radicals reactants The Basics: $100 Answer Compounds that protect cells from the damage caused by oxidation are called ________. antioxidants reactive oxygen species free radicals reactants BACK TO GAME

reactive oxygen species The Basics: $200 Question When an oxygen molecule becomes a free radical, it is called a(n) ________. oxidant reactant tocopherol reactive oxygen species ANSWER BACK TO GAME

reactive oxygen species The Basics: $200 Answer When an oxygen molecule becomes a free radical, it is called a(n) ________. oxidant reactant tocopherol reactive oxygen species BACK TO GAME

Loss of electrons is called ________. metabolism oxidation reduction The Basics: $300 Question Loss of electrons is called ________. metabolism oxidation reduction anabolism ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Loss of electrons is called ________. metabolism oxidation reduction The Basics: $300 Answer Loss of electrons is called ________. metabolism oxidation reduction anabolism BACK TO GAME

A free radical is ________. an active form of vitamin E The Basics: $400 Question A free radical is ________. an active form of vitamin E a protein that combines with retinol an unstable atom with an unpaired electron a new mass of undifferentiated cells ANSWER BACK TO GAME

A free radical is ________. an active form of vitamin E The Basics: $400 Answer A free radical is ________. an active form of vitamin E a protein that combines with retinol an unstable atom with an unpaired electron a new mass of undifferentiated cells BACK TO GAME

glutathione peroxidae superoxide dismutase catalase The Basics: $500 Question An antioxidant enzyme, ________ converts free radicals to less damaging substances. beta-carotene glutathione peroxidae superoxide dismutase catalase ANSWER BACK TO GAME

glutathione peroxidae superoxide dismutase catalase The Basics: $500 Answer An antioxidant enzyme, ________ converts free radicals to less damaging substances. beta-carotene glutathione peroxidae superoxide dismutase catalase BACK TO GAME

________ is the most active form of vitamin E in our bodies. Vitamin E: $100 Question ________ is the most active form of vitamin E in our bodies. Alpha tocopherol Tocotrienol Polyunsaturated fatty acids Glutathione ANSWER BACK TO GAME

________ is the most active form of vitamin E in our bodies. Vitamin E: $100 Answer ________ is the most active form of vitamin E in our bodies. Alpha tocopherol Tocotrienol Polyunsaturated fatty acids Glutathione BACK TO GAME

Once vitamin E is oxidized, it is ________. converted into vitamin C Vitamin E: $200 Question Once vitamin E is oxidized, it is ________. converted into vitamin C destroyed or recycled transformed into polyunsaturated fatty acids stored as a dormant vitamin ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Once vitamin E is oxidized, it is ________. converted into vitamin C Vitamin E: $200 Answer Once vitamin E is oxidized, it is ________. converted into vitamin C destroyed or recycled transformed into polyunsaturated fatty acids stored as a dormant vitamin BACK TO GAME

Vitamin E: $300 Question A peptide composed of three amino acids that assists in regenerating vitamin C to its antioxidant form is called ________. glutamic acid glycine cysteine glutathione ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Vitamin E: $300 Answer A peptide composed of three amino acids that assists in regenerating vitamin C to its antioxidant form is called ________. glutamic acid glycine cysteine glutathione BACK TO GAME

Medications that interact negatively with vitamin E are ________. Vitamin E: $400 Question Medications that interact negatively with vitamin E are ________. anticoagulants diuretics cold tablets flavonoids ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Medications that interact negatively with vitamin E are ________. Vitamin E: $400 Answer Medications that interact negatively with vitamin E are ________. anticoagulants diuretics cold tablets flavonoids BACK TO GAME

True vitamin E deficiencies are ________. Vitamin E: $500 Question True vitamin E deficiencies are ________. very common in most Americans free of symptoms uncommon in humans caused by free radicals ANSWER BACK TO GAME

True vitamin E deficiencies are ________. Vitamin E: $500 Answer True vitamin E deficiencies are ________. very common in most Americans free of symptoms uncommon in humans caused by free radicals BACK TO GAME

Vitamin C: $100 Question Vitamin C assists in the formation of ________, a protein found in all connective tissue. carnitine collagen carotenoid coumadin ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Vitamin C: $100 Answer Vitamin C assists in the formation of ________, a protein found in all connective tissue. carnitine collagen carotenoid coumadin BACK TO GAME

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of ________. beta-carotene vitamin E Vitamin C: $200 Question Vitamin C enhances the absorption of ________. beta-carotene vitamin E iron selenium ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of ________. beta-carotene vitamin E Vitamin C: $200 Answer Vitamin C enhances the absorption of ________. beta-carotene vitamin E iron selenium BACK TO GAME

Factors such as heat, iron, copper, and oxygen ________. Vitamin C: $300 Question Factors such as heat, iron, copper, and oxygen ________. activate vitamin C stabilize vitamin C in foods have no effect on vitamin C function can destroy vitamin C in foods ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Factors such as heat, iron, copper, and oxygen ________. Vitamin C: $300 Answer Factors such as heat, iron, copper, and oxygen ________. activate vitamin C stabilize vitamin C in foods have no effect on vitamin C function can destroy vitamin C in foods BACK TO GAME

Vitamin C: $400 Question Which of the following foods contain the highest level of vitamin C per gram? carrots strawberries steak milk ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Vitamin C: $400 Answer Which of the following foods contain the highest level of vitamin C per gram? carrots strawberries steak milk BACK TO GAME

Taking excess vitamin C can be harmful to people with ________. Vitamin C: $500 Question Taking excess vitamin C can be harmful to people with ________. cirrhosis hemorrhagic stroke hemochromatosis scurvy ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Taking excess vitamin C can be harmful to people with ________. Vitamin C: $500 Answer Taking excess vitamin C can be harmful to people with ________. cirrhosis hemorrhagic stroke hemochromatosis scurvy BACK TO GAME

Beta-carotene ________. Vitamin A: $100 Question Beta-carotene ________. can be converted to active vitamin A in the body is the active form of vitamin A is available from sunshine does not have antioxidant power ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Beta-carotene ________. Vitamin A: $100 Answer Beta-carotene ________. can be converted to active vitamin A in the body is the active form of vitamin A is available from sunshine does not have antioxidant power BACK TO GAME

A severe deficiency of vitamin A will result in ________. Vitamin A: $200 Question A severe deficiency of vitamin A will result in ________. enhanced immune system improved skin tone reduced risk for cancer visual impairment ANSWER BACK TO GAME

A severe deficiency of vitamin A will result in ________. Vitamin A: $200 Answer A severe deficiency of vitamin A will result in ________. enhanced immune system improved skin tone reduced risk for cancer visual impairment BACK TO GAME

Consuming large amounts of beta-carotene ________. Vitamin A: $300 Question Consuming large amounts of beta-carotene ________. causes toxic symptoms increases risk for heart disease causes the skin to turn yellow or orange interferes with the immune function ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Consuming large amounts of beta-carotene ________. Vitamin A: $300 Answer Consuming large amounts of beta-carotene ________. causes toxic symptoms increases risk for heart disease causes the skin to turn yellow or orange interferes with the immune function BACK TO GAME

An active form of vitamin A is ________. rhodopsin retinol retina Vitamin A: $400 Question An active form of vitamin A is ________. rhodopsin retinol retina carotenoid ANSWER BACK TO GAME

An active form of vitamin A is ________. rhodopsin retinol retina Vitamin A: $400 Answer An active form of vitamin A is ________. rhodopsin retinol retina carotenoid BACK TO GAME

Vitamin A: $500 Question Which of the following common foods provides the highest nutrient density for vitamin A? skim milk carrots orange juice fish ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Vitamin A: $500 Answer Which of the following common foods provides the highest nutrient density for vitamin A? skim milk carrots orange juice fish BACK TO GAME

Any mass of undifferentiated cells is called ________. Cancer: $100 Question Any mass of undifferentiated cells is called ________. a tumor a scar acne hyperkeratosis ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Any mass of undifferentiated cells is called ________. Cancer: $100 Answer Any mass of undifferentiated cells is called ________. a tumor a scar acne hyperkeratosis BACK TO GAME

Cancer: $200 Question Genetically altered cells are stimulated to divide during the ________ phase. initiation promotion progression malignant ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Cancer: $200 Answer Genetically altered cells are stimulated to divide during the ________ phase. initiation promotion progression malignant BACK TO GAME

Substances capable of causing cancer are called ________. Cancer: $300 Question Substances capable of causing cancer are called ________. antioxidants mutants mutagens carcinogens ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Substances capable of causing cancer are called ________. Cancer: $300 Answer Substances capable of causing cancer are called ________. antioxidants mutants mutagens carcinogens BACK TO GAME

Cancer: $400 Question A lifestyle factor that increases an individual's cancer risk is ________. physical activity weight control tobacco use sunscreen use ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Cancer: $400 Answer A lifestyle factor that increases an individual's cancer risk is ________. physical activity weight control tobacco use sunscreen use BACK TO GAME

anti-inflammation agents C-reactive proteins anticoagulants Cancer: $500 Question Natural chemicals in plants that may reduce the risk for cancer and heart disease are ________. phytochemicals anti-inflammation agents C-reactive proteins anticoagulants ANSWER BACK TO GAME

anti-inflammation agents C-reactive proteins anticoagulants Cancer: $500 Answer Natural chemicals in plants that may reduce the risk for cancer and heart disease are ________. phytochemicals anti-inflammation agents C-reactive proteins anticoagulants BACK TO GAME

A vitamin E deficiency causes ________. erythrocyte hemolysis FINAL ROUND Question A vitamin E deficiency causes ________. erythrocyte hemolysis xerophthalmia Keshan disease scurvy ANSWER BACK TO GAME

A vitamin E deficiency causes ________. erythrocyte hemolysis FINAL ROUND Answer A vitamin E deficiency causes ________. erythrocyte hemolysis xerophthalmia Keshan disease scurvy BACK TO GAME