Question

multiple choice question
selenium may be related to the development of such diseases as cancer and heart disease because of its function as a(n):
antioxidant
scavenger cell
opioid
free radical

Explanation:

Selenium functions as an antioxidant. Antioxidants help prevent damage caused by free - radicals, and deficiencies or imbalances related to antioxidant activity can be linked to diseases like cancer and heart disease. Scavenger cells are immune - related cells, opioids are a class of drugs, and free radicals are the substances that antioxidants counteract.

Answer:

A. antioxidant