Among These Statements About Nutrients and the Nervous Function,which One

question 9

Multiple Choice

Among these statements about nutrients and the nervous function,which one is FALSE?

• A)Pellagra,a niacin-deficiency disease,is associated with symptoms such as dementia.
• B)Vitamin C is essential to eye health by preventing xerophtalmia.
• C)High intakes of lutein and zeaxanthin,are associated with reduced risk of macular degeneration.
• D)Tyrosine is required for the synthesis of dopamine and norepinephrine.

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Definitions:

Bipedal

The ability to walk on two legs, a key characteristic that differentiates humans and some other species from most animals.

Homo Erectus

An extinct species of early human that lived throughout much of the Pleistocene geological epoch, known for its upright walking ability.

Fossil Record

The collection of all known fossils and their placement in order, which provides evidence about the history of life on Earth.

Bipedal

Bipedalism refers to the ability of an organism to walk on two legs, a key feature that distinguishes humans and their ancestors from most other primates.