Studies Suggest That an Increase in Potassium Intake Can

question 27

Multiple Choice

Studies suggest that an increase in potassium intake can:

• A) lower blood triglycerides.
• B) lower blood pressure.
• C) raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels.
• D) raise blood sugar levels.

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Definitions:

Parenchyma

Fundamental tissue in plants responsible for photosynthesis, storage, and tissue repair, consisting of living cells with diverse functions.

Monocot

A group of flowering plants whose seeds typically contain only one embryonic leaf, or cotyledon.

Vessel Element

Cell that joins with others to form a major conducting tube found in xylem.

Guard Cells

Specialized cell pairs in plant leaves that control the opening and closing of stomata to regulate gas exchange and water loss.