Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Describe the Role

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT describe the role of minerals in the body?

• A) They make possible the transfer of nerve impulses.
• B) They are constituents of important body compounds.
• C) They provide 4 kilocalories per gram.
• D) They help maintain water balance.

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Definitions:

Total Institutions

Places where people are separated from the rest of society and controlled by the staff of the institution, often including prisons, military bases, and psychiatric hospitals.

Authority

The legitimate or socially accepted use of power, often conferred by a position in a hierarchical structure.

Functionalist View

A sociological perspective that interprets each part of society in terms of how it contributes to the stability and functioning of the whole society.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition, focusing on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.