Exam 16: Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

During the fourth and final stage of folate deficiency,the body can experience:

Without adequate vitamin K,blood does not clot properly.

Which of the following is part of the innate branch of the immune system?

Non-heme iron is found only in plant-based foods.

The oxygen-carrying protein found in our red blood cells is called:

Zinc is a structural component of the DNA-binding proteins that help regulate gene expression.These proteins are known as:

Folate deficiency during pregnancy is associated with:

A sign of a copper deficiency is a lack of ________ circulating in the blood.

The two storage forms of iron are ferritin and:

The second stage of iron deficiency,in which the body experiences a decrease in the transport of iron,is called:

Calcium aids iron absorption.

Which of the following individuals would be MOST at risk for a vitamin K deficiency?

Which of the following nutrients is crucial in maintaining blood health?

Antigen-sensitized cells that remain in circulation for long periods of time are called:

The primary sources of folate in the American diet are:

Consumption of high levels of folate supplements can mask a(n)________ deficiency.

Copper is absorbed from the:

Pernicious anemia is classified as a type of ________ anemia.

How does excessive vitamin A intake affect the immune system?

After absorption,which blood protein binds copper for transport to the liver?