Because of Its Roles in Regulating the Growth of Development

question 24

Multiple Choice

Because of its roles in regulating the growth of development of epithelial tissue and supporting the activity of white blood cells,______ is sometimes called the "anti-infection" vitamin.

• A)vitamin A
• B)folate
• C)vitamin E
• D)vitamin B-12

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Definitions:

Adolescent Phase

A developmental stage occurring between childhood and adulthood, marked by physical, psychological, and social changes.

Physical Changes

Alterations in the body that occur through growth, aging, or external factors, affecting its appearance or function.

Males

The biological sex that produces small, mobile gametes (sperm) for sexual reproduction, typically characterized by XY chromosomes in humans.

Females

Refers to the sex that is typically associated with the production of ova (eggs) and has characteristic biological and physiological features distinct from the male sex.