Among These Statements About Fatty Acids and the Immune System,which

question 34

Multiple Choice

Among these statements about fatty acids and the immune system,which one is FALSE?

• A)The omega-3 fatty acids,EPA and DHA,tend to promote the secretion of anti-inflammatory factors.
• B)Eicosanoids derived from the omega-3 fatty acid arachidonic acid tend to favour inflammatory factors.
• C)EPA and DHA can be synthesized in the body from linoleic acid.
• D)EPA and DHA can be synthesized in the body from alpha-linolenic acid.

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Definitions:

The Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters.

White

A color perceived when all wavelengths of visible light are reflected by a surface, symbolically associated with purity and cleanliness.

Colored Part

The iris, which is the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil and controlling the amount of light entering the eye.

Rods

The receptor cells in the retina that are sensitive to light but not very useful for color vision.