Research Suggests That Taking Supplemental Vitamin C

question 88

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that taking supplemental vitamin C

• A) can prevent colds.
• B) can reduce the duration of colds.
• C) can reduce the severity of a cold once it has begun.
• D) has no effect on the incidence, duration, or severity of colds.

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Definitions:

Masculinization

Process by which exposure to androgens (male sex hormones) alters the brain, rendering it identifiably male.

Brain

The organ of the central nervous system in vertebrates, located in the skull, responsible for coordinating sensory information and directing behavioral responses.

Testosterone

Sex hormone secreted by the testes and responsible for the distinguishing characteristics of the male.

Neuropeptide Y

A neurotransmitter found in the brain and autonomic nervous system, involved in the regulation of energy balance, memory, and learning.