Which Statement About Amino Acid Supplements Is True

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement about amino acid supplements is true?

• A) Your body cannot store them and so any excess will be converted into fat.
• B) The amino acid arginine can enhance weight loss by stimulating production of human growth hormone.
• C) The FDA has approved claims that they help control weight.
• D) They have been demonstrated to be safe in children and teens.

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Definitions:

Rate-Limiting Factor

Any chemical in limited supply that restricts the pace at which another chemical can be synthesized.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in reward, motivation, and motor control.

Tyrosine Hydroxylase

An enzyme involved in the synthesis of dopamine, a neurotransmitter crucial for movement, mood regulation, and decision-making.

Ionotropic Receptors

A type of neurotransmitter receptor that forms an ion channel pore, which opens to allow ions to pass through the cell membrane in response to the binding of a neurotransmitter.