A Major Function of Selenium Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

A major function of selenium is:

• A) as an antioxidant.
• B) thyroxine production.
• C) red blood cell formation.
• D) glycogen production.

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Definitions:

Growth Spurt

The relatively sudden and rapid physical growth that occurs during puberty. Each body part increases in size on a schedule: Weight usually precedes height, and growth of the limbs precedes growth of the torso.

Limbic System

A complex set of brain structures located on both sides of the thalamus, immediately beneath the cerebrum, involved in emotions, memory, and arousal.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain implicated in decision making, complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, and moderating social behavior.

Formal Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.