The Intake of Large Doses of Vitamins or Minerals Might

question 13

Multiple Choice

The intake of large doses of vitamins or minerals might not help but is safe since ____________.

• A)these are natural products necessary for bodily functions
• B)excesses are quickly metabolized before toxicity occurs
• C)excesses are quickly excreted before toxicity occurs
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Earth Layers

The division of Earth's interior into distinct layers, including the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core, each with unique physical and chemical properties.

Producers

Organisms in an ecosystem that produce biomass from inorganic compounds, usually through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

UV Radiation

Ultraviolet radiation, a form of energy emitted by the sun that can cause skin damage and other health risks.

Earth's Atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life, and protecting it from harmful solar radiation.