Minerals and Their Roles

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Which of the following is a notable source of iron?

Soy food

Milk

Green leafy vegetables

Egg yolk (correct)

What is the primary function of zinc in the body?

Muscle function

Fluid balance

Protein synthesis

Immune function (correct)

Which of the following is a common symptom of severe zinc deficiency?

Hair loss (correct)

Eye and skin lesions

Loss of appetite

Growth retardation

What is the role of transferrin in iron absorption?

Transporting iron in the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers

What is required for iron absorption?

Copper Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of zinc?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of zinc depletion on the immune system?

Impaired immune function Signup and view all the answers

What is the ferrous form of iron?

A more soluble form of iron Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of zinc deficiency on growth?

Growth retardation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of zinc in protein synthesis?

Enhancing protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is a notable source of iron?

What is the primary function of zinc in the body?

Which of the following is a common symptom of severe zinc deficiency?

What is the role of transferrin in iron absorption?

What is required for iron absorption?

Which of the following is a function of zinc?

What is the consequence of zinc depletion on the immune system?

What is the ferrous form of iron?

What is the consequence of zinc deficiency on growth?

What is the role of zinc in protein synthesis?

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