Nutrition 210 Crossword

Has the ability to prevent or repair the damage caused by oxidation
Chemical reaction in which molecules of a substance are broken down into their component atoms
An atom's unpaired electrons that remain unpaired and are highly unstable
A protein found in all the connective tissues in our body
A nutrient dose that is ten or more times greater than the recommended amount
A nutrient that promotes oxidation and oxidative cell and tissue damage
Inactive forms of vitamins that the body cannot use until they are converted to their active form
A fat-soluble plant pigment that the body stores in the liver and adipose tissues
An active alcohol form of vitamin A that plays an important role in healthy vision and immune function
An active, aldehyde form of vitamin A that plays an important role in healthy vision & immune function
A light-sensitive pigment found in the rod cells that is formed by retinal opsin
A vitamin A deficiency disorder that results in loss of the ability to see in dim light
Process by which immature, undifferentiated stem cells develop into highly specialized functional cells of discrete organs & tissues
An active, acid form of vitamin A that plays an important role in cell growth & immune function
Delicate, light-sensitive membrane lining the inner eyeball & connected to the optic nerve