Which One of the Following Minerals Is Deficient in a Child

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following minerals is deficient in a child who has brittle, ridged fingernails?

• A) calcium
• B) iron
• C) phosphorous
• D) sodium

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Definitions:

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is an essential component of the immune system.

Antigens

Substances that the immune system recognizes as foreign or dangerous, triggering an immune response.

Antigens

Substances that, when introduced into the body, trigger an immune response primarily because they are recognized as foreign.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize or destroy foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses.