A Team of Scientists Extracts a Chemical That They Call

question 21

Multiple Choice

A team of scientists extracts a chemical that they call "Zombia" from the leaves of a common houseplant.One of the scientists would like to market Zombia as a dietary supplement because it makes people sleepy,when it is injected into them.Based on this information,Zombia

• A)cannot be marketed as a dietary supplement.
• B)can be marketed as a dietary supplement because it is from a plant.
• C)cannot be marketed as a dietary supplement because its source is widespread in nature.
• D)can be marketed as a dietary supplement,but only if it is promoted as a conventional food item.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and facilitating rest and digestion processes.

Somatic

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or psyche.

Central

Pertaining to the primary or most important part of something, often the center or core.

Depolarized

A state in which the difference in electric charge across the cell membrane is reduced, affecting cell function.