What Are the Two Main Mechanisms by Which Starch Decreases

question 73

Multiple Choice

What are the two main mechanisms by which starch decreases the risk of colon cancer?

• A)binding and removing potential carcinogens and the activation of cancer-killing enzymes
• B)decreasing the rate at which carcinogens pass through large intestines and the activation of cancer-killing enzymes
• C)binding and removing potential carcinogens and increasing inflammation in the colon in response to carcinogens
• D)activation of cancer-killing enzymes and increasing inflammation in the colon in response to carcinogens

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Calcium Ions

Positively charged atoms of calcium, playing vital roles in various physiological processes, including muscle contraction and neurotransmission.

Calmodulin

A calcium-binding messenger protein present in all eukaryotic cells, involved in various cellular processes by interacting with other proteins.

Phospholipid Second Messengers

Molecules derived from phospholipids that act within cells to transmit signals from a variety of receptors to their target molecules.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland that lies anterior to the trachea and releases hormones that regulate the rate of metabolism.