A Mineral That Is Often Deficient in Adults' Diets and Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

A mineral that is often deficient in adults' diets and is linked to bone health, muscle function, mental health, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes is

• A) magnesium.
• B) iron.
• C) calcium.
• D) zinc.

Understand the impact of medications and treatments on fluid and electrolyte balance.

Understand the risk and identification of acid-base imbalance in conditions such as hyperthyroidism.

Identify the symptoms and causes of respiratory alkalosis.

Understand practices that prevent acid-base imbalances.

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Definitions:

Stimulus

is any object or event that elicits a sensory or behavioral response in an organism.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus required to be correctly detected at least 50% of the time.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect 50% of the time, reflecting the lowest level of sensory input that is perceptible.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation required to distinguish between two stimuli.