A Nutrient That Cannot Be Made by the Body in Sufficient

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nutrient that cannot be made by the body in sufficient quantities and that must be obtained from food is a/an:

• A) organic nutrient.
• B) inorganic nutrient.
• C) essential nutrient.
• D) phytochemical.
• E) functional nutrient.

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Definitions:

Trachea

The windpipe, a tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing for air passage.

Adam's Apple

A noticeable bulge in the human neck, more prominent in males, formed by the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx.

Vocal Cords

Bands of tissue in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound when air passes through them during speech or singing.

Glottis

Opening for airflow in the larynx.