The Absorption of Iron from Iron-Containing Foods Can Double or Triple

question 9

Multiple Choice

The absorption of iron from iron-containing foods can double or triple when eaten at the same meal with foods containing:

• A)folate.
• B)protein.
• C)vitamin C.
• D)calcium.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In behavior psychology, the process where a conditioned response decreases or disappears after the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Higher-Order Conditioning

A process in classical conditioning where a conditioned stimulus is paired with a new neutral stimulus, creating a second, often weaker, conditioned response.

Spontaneous Recovery

The return of a previously eliminated conditioned response following a break from being exposed to the conditioned stimulus.

Avoidance

A behavior aimed at preventing unpleasant situations or outcomes.