Which of the Following Nutrients Does the Body Need Most

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nutrients does the body need most?

• A)water
• B)fat
• C)protein
• D)carbohydrate

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Definitions:

Calcium Ions

Vital ions within cellular processes, including muscle contraction, neurotransmitter release, and signal transduction.

Transmitter-Activated Receptor

Protein that has a binding site for a specific neurotransmitter and is embedded in the membrane of a cell.

Membrane Depolarization

The process by which a cell's membrane potential becomes less negative (or more positive), often leading to the initiation of an action potential in neurons.

Hyperpolarization

An increase in a cell's membrane potential, making it more negative and less likely to initiate an action potential.