Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Use

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the use of bilberry as a complementary therapy for cataracts?

• A)The body converts bilberry to vitamin A, which helps to maintain a healthy lens.
• B)Bilberry blocks an enzyme that leads to sorbitol accumulation that contributes to cataract formation in diabetes.
• C)Bilberry boosts oxygen and blood delivery to the eye.
• D)Bilberry is a good choice for patients with diabetes as it does not interact with antidiabetic drugs.

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Definitions:

Reduction Reaction

A chemical reaction that involves the gain of electrons or the decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Carbon Dioxide

Produced during the burning of carbon and organic matter as well as through the respiration process, this odorless, colorless gas is a natural part of the atmosphere and essential for photosynthesis in plants.

NAD+

(Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) Coenzyme in oxidation-reduction reactions that accepts electrons and hydrogen ions to become NADH + H+ as oxidation of substrates occurs. During cellular respiration, NADH carries electrons to the electron transport chain in mitochondria.

Cellular Respiration

The metabolic process by which cells convert nutrients into energy (ATP), involving the oxidation of food molecules and the release of waste products.