Which of the Following Best Describes the Action of Antioxidants

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the action of antioxidants?

• A)They generate more WBC to fight off pathogens.
• B)They counteract the cell damage caused by free radicals.
• C)They increase the hemoglobin count in the circulatory system.
• D)They increase the muscle mass and help burn calories.

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Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, functioning as the body's internal clock.

Sleep Cycles

The progression through various stages of sleep, including REM and non-REM phases, which repeat approximately every 90 minutes.

Digestion

The biological process by which the body breaks down food into absorbable components, primarily occurring in the stomach and intestines.

Sleep Lab

A specialized research lab or clinical setting equipped to study sleep and diagnose sleep disorders through overnight monitoring of various physiological parameters.