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shofmannx20

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What effect does zinc deficiency have on the body?
 a. a minor effect because zinc has only a limited role in the body
 b. impairs the immune response, leading to increased infections
 c. increases metabolism and increases appetite, leading to weight gain
  d. reduces iron absorption because iron needs zinc for transport
 e. increases hair growth and red blood cell breakdown

Question 2

Your best friend complains that she is tired all of the time and has a problem concentrating. In addition, she likes to chew ice. Which of the following is your friend likely to have?
 a. potassium deficiency
  b. zinc deficiency
 c. magnesium deficiency
  d. iron deficiency
 e. sodium deficiency



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josephsuarez

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d




shofmannx20

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
:D TYSM


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Gracias!

 

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