Which of the Following Is TRUE About Essential Fatty Acids

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about essential fatty acids?

• A) The body produces essential fatty acids.
• B) We need to obtain essential fatty acids from food.
• C) No vegetables contain essential fatty acids.
• D) Consumption of essential fatty acids reduces the production of eicosanoids, which can promote cardiovascular disease.

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Definitions:

Oropharynx

Part of the pharynx located between the soft palate and the upper edge of the epiglottis, involved in swallowing and speech.

Laryngopharynx

The lower part of the pharynx located behind the larynx, serving as a passageway for both food to the esophagus and air to the larynx.

Segmental Bronchi

Segmental bronchi are branches of the bronchial tree that direct air to specific segments of the lungs for gas exchange.

Lobar Bronchi

The airways in the lungs that branch off from the main bronchus for each lobe of the lungs, facilitating the flow of air in and out.