Tobacco Use Introduces into the Body Oxidants That Can Potentially

question 109

Multiple Choice

Tobacco use introduces into the body oxidants that can potentially harm body tissues. What antioxidant plays an important role in protecting sensitive blood constituents from being damaged, and so is needed in much higher amounts in people exposed to tobacco products and smoke?

• A) beta-carotene
• B) vitamin E
• C) vitamin C
• D) vitamin K

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