Some research has found that several different species of fish-salmon, bluefin or albacore tuna, and swordfish-contain high levels of an omega-3 fatty acid called ________.This substance may help memory cells in the brain communicate with each other more effectively.
A) DHA
B) EDTA
C) ghrelin
D) leptin

Question

Some research has found that several different species of fish-salmon, bluefin or albacore tuna, and swordfish-contain high levels of an omega-3 fatty acid called ________.This substance may help memory cells in the brain communicate with each other more effectively.
A) DHA 
B) EDTA 
C) ghrelin
D) leptin

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The omega-3 fatty acid that is found in high levels in salmon, bluefin or albacore tuna, and swordfish and may help memory cells in the brain communicate with each other more effectively is DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). EDTA is a chelating agent used to remove heavy metals from the body, ghrelin is a hormone that regulates hunger and leptin is a hormone that regulates energy balance.

Some Research Has Found That Several Different Species of Fish-Salmon