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Which form of naturally occurring vitamin E is the most active in the body?
Which form of naturally occurring vitamin E is the most active in the body?
- Beta-tocopherol
- Gamma-tocopherol
- Delta-tocopherol
- Alpha-tocopherol (a-tocopherol) (correct)
What effect do humidity and long storage have on vitamin E stability and content?
What effect do humidity and long storage have on vitamin E stability and content?
- No effect
- Reduces stability (correct)
- Changes the color
- Increases stability
Which source is NOT rich in vitamin E according to the text?
Which source is NOT rich in vitamin E according to the text?
- Alfalfa
- Clover
- Middlings (correct)
- Grass
What role does vitamin E play in metabolism according to the text?
What role does vitamin E play in metabolism according to the text?
Which aspect of metabolism is controlled by vitamin E?
Which aspect of metabolism is controlled by vitamin E?
What is the main form of naturally occurring vitamin E that is most active in the body?
What is the main form of naturally occurring vitamin E that is most active in the body?
Which source is NOT mentioned as a rich source of vitamin E in the text?
Which source is NOT mentioned as a rich source of vitamin E in the text?
What is the primary physiological role of vitamin E in reducing lipid peroxyl radicals from highly unsaturated fatty acids?
What is the primary physiological role of vitamin E in reducing lipid peroxyl radicals from highly unsaturated fatty acids?
Which vitamin E form primarily contributes to the stabilization of fat and protection against oxidation in animal products?
Which vitamin E form primarily contributes to the stabilization of fat and protection against oxidation in animal products?
How does vitamin E affect the metabolism of hormones via the anterior lobe of the hypophysis?
How does vitamin E affect the metabolism of hormones via the anterior lobe of the hypophysis?
In what way does vitamin E maintain membrane stability, particularly in cardiac and skeletal muscles?
In what way does vitamin E maintain membrane stability, particularly in cardiac and skeletal muscles?
'Stimulates antibody production, phagocytosis, and bactericide effects of phagocytes' - Which aspect of immunity is primarily influenced by vitamin E according to this statement?
'Stimulates antibody production, phagocytosis, and bactericide effects of phagocytes' - Which aspect of immunity is primarily influenced by vitamin E according to this statement?
