Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)In the United States,milk is usually fortified with riboflavin.
• B)A major role of vitamin B-6 is to provide energy.
• C)Smokers generally have higher needs for vitamin C than nonsmokers.
• D)High doses of vitamin C destroy the virus that causes the common cold.

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta (during pregnancy), and adrenal glands, important for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

Estrone

A weak estrogen hormone produced by the ovaries and important for female reproductive health.

Adrenaline

A hormone also known as epinephrine that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism, released in response to stress.

Hypergonadism

A condition characterized by excessive activity of the gonads, leading to an overproduction of hormones and, in some cases, early onset of puberty or fertility issues.