Carotene - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Which of the following is a fibrous protein that helps to protect and waterproof the skin? A. Melanin B. Carotene C. Keratin D. Sebum - ANSWER C. Keratin 2. Which receptor is responsible for detecting light touch A. Sudoriferous glands B. Meissner corpuscles C. Pacinian corpuscles D. Free nerve endings - ANSWER Meissner corpuscles 3. Which receptor is responsible for detecting deep pressure A. Pacinian corpuscles B. Pressure spindles C. Krause end bulbs D. Meissner corpuscles - ANS...

USABO Open Exam Tested Questions With Revised Correct Answers <Updated < Already Passed > The production of the genetically engineered "golden rice" could be important to people of developing nations, especially in SouthEast Asia, because: A. people are more likely to consume yellow grains than white. B. golden rice is less expensive to grow and harvest than white rice. C. golden rice has been engineered to be resistant to most commercially available herbicides. D. go...

The production of the genetically engineered "golden rice" could be important to the people of developing nations, especially in South-East Asia, because: A. people are more likely to consume yellow grains than white B. golden rice is less expensive to grow and harvest than white rice C. golden rice is resistant to most commercially available herbicides D. golden rice contains higher concentrations of β-carotene than white rice E. golden rice has been engineered to produce biodegradabl...

Tetracycline is an antibiotic used to treat infections. It binds with bacterial ribosomes and inhibits the tRNA molecule from binding to the ribosome. What process is interrupted? - Answer translation Which of the following is a yellow-orange skin pigmet? - Answer carotene Thomas is deaf, but can feel the vibrations of music through sensory receptors in his skin called: - Answer lamellated (Pacinian) corpuscles

The production of the genetically engineered "golden rice" could be important to people of developing nations, especially in South-East Asia, because: A. people are more likely to consume yellow grains than white. B. golden rice is less expensive to grow and harvest than white rice. C. golden rice has been engineered to be resistant to most commercially available herbicides. D. golden rice has been engineered to contain higher concentrations of β-carotene than white rice. E. golden rice has b...

Electrolysis, Laser, & IPL IBEC Exam Review Questions and Answers 100% Solved Melanin ️️Grains of pigment that gives skin & hair its color Carotene ️️yellowish pigment from carrots and tomatoes What are the three layers of skin? ️️epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer Epidermis is also known as? ️️the scarfskin and/or the cuticle layer Keratization ️️The process of living cells moving upward and changing into dead cells. (Cell turnover) What are the two zones of t...

HLT 230 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) Which of the following is a feature of potassium - Answer liberal intakes may correct hypertension Which of the following is a symptom of potassium deficiency - Answer lowered blood pressure What amount of salt provides the tolerable upper intake level for sodium - Answer 1 teaspoon Which of the following people are at a known risk for potassium depletion - Answer those who ingest low amounts of fresh fruits/veget...

What are the fat soluble vitamins? - ADEK What is the precursor to vitamin A? - carotene Where is vitamin A stored? - the liver Where is vitamin A converted? - intestinal mucosal cells What is the toxic level of vitamin A? - 10,000 What is vitamin A defined as? - a provitamin- nutrient that changes to a vitamin What is vitamin A's function? - skin, vision What are sources of vitamin A? - yellow, orange fruits, dark green leafy vegetables, cantaloupe, fish, liver, carrots, fortified skim...

macular degeneration - Answer "central vision loss". Nursing: speak to pt when entering room, safety measures, orient pt to new surroundings, when walking offer pt an arm to lead- do not take their arm, leader walks a little in front. *Lack of depth perception *Carotene and Vitamin E *gradual blockage in retinal arteries macula becomes ischemic Cataracts - Answer opaque spots on the lens of the eye How do you prevent cataracts? - Answer wear sunglasses cataracts s/s - Answer rep...

Which action should the nurse recommend to a client with blepharitis? a. Soak the area in warm water b. Sleep with the face parallel to the floor c. Incision and drainage d. Keep lid margins clean To avoid the side effects of corticosteroids, which medication classification is used as an alternative to treat inflammatory conditions of the eyes? a. Miotics b. Mydriatics c. Cycloplegics d. NSAIDs A client asks the nurse what they can do to improve her vision after having a cataract re...