What Is the Best Description of Essential Nutrients

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the best description of essential nutrients?

• A) nutrients that supply energy for vital body processes
• B) nutrients that cannot be broken down by the digestive system
• C) nutrients that provide protection against the damaging effects of free radicals
• D) nutrients that must be obtained from food

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Definitions:

Receptor Sites

Specific regions on the surface of cells or within cells that selectively bind to substances, such as neurotransmitters, hormones, or drugs, triggering a cellular response.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays key roles in regulating anxiety, mood, and muscle tone.

Brain Circuits

Networks of neurons in the brain that work together to process information and control behaviors.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, crucial for decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.