Which of the Following Is True About Protein Intake in the United

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about protein intake in the United States?

• A) Plant sources of protein predominate in the United States.
• B) We eat less animal sources of protein than people in Asia and Africa.
• C) About 70 percent of the protein we eat in the United States comes from animal products.
• D) Chicken is our main animal source of protein.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle stimulation, heart rate, memory, and learning.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including motivation, reward, attention, and regulating movement.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that reduces neuronal excitability.