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What is the primary role of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 in the intestines and liver?
What is the primary role of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 in the intestines and liver?
- Systemic clearance and first-pass metabolism of gefitinib (correct)
- Detoxification by minimizing the toxic action of heavy metals
- Induction of herbal medicines, leading to a decrease in gefitinib concentrations
- Antioxidant properties, protecting cells from deformation
What is the effect of selenium deficiency on the body?
What is the effect of selenium deficiency on the body?
- Immune system stimulatory properties
- Increased excretion of organic and inorganic forms of arsenic
- Reduced accumulation of arsenic in the liver and prevention of skin disorders
- Accumulation of arsenic in the liver and skin, lung, and heart disorders (correct)
What is the recommended dose of selenium for adults?
What is the recommended dose of selenium for adults?
- One tablet up to three times daily, preferably with meals
- Two tablets up to three times daily, preferably with snacks
- Two tablets up to two times daily, preferably with breakfast
- One tablet up to two times daily, preferably with meals (correct)
Why is selenium particularly important for patients with renal diseases?
Why is selenium particularly important for patients with renal diseases?
What is the effect of selenium on the fetus during pregnancy?
What is the effect of selenium on the fetus during pregnancy?
What is one of the mechanisms by which selenium acts as a detoxifying agent?
What is one of the mechanisms by which selenium acts as a detoxifying agent?
In what form does selenium mainly exist in plants?
In what form does selenium mainly exist in plants?
What can reduce selenium bioavailability to plants?
What can reduce selenium bioavailability to plants?
What is the main product of selenium conversion in cereals and forage crops?
What is the main product of selenium conversion in cereals and forage crops?
How do antioxidants neutralize free radicals?
How do antioxidants neutralize free radicals?
What happens to antioxidants after they react with free radicals?
What happens to antioxidants after they react with free radicals?
What is the main function of selenium yeast?
What is the main function of selenium yeast?
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