Vitamins and Minerals Can Function in the Body as ____________

question 6

Multiple Choice

Vitamins and minerals can function in the body as ____________.

• A)a source of energy
• B)cofactors for enzymes
• C)important constituents of cell membranes
• D)promoters of oxidation processes

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Definitions:

Peptide Transmitters

Short chains of amino acids that act as neurotransmitters in the brain.

Amino Acid Transmitters

Chemical substances in the brain that act as neurotransmitters, including glutamate and GABA, playing key roles in transmitting signals across the synaptic gap between neurons.

Neurochemical Neurons

Specialized neurons that produce and release chemicals (neurotransmitters) to communicate with other neurons, influencing a wide array of functions and behaviors.

Sympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stressful or emergency situations, often referred to as the "fight or flight" response.