Which Trace Mineral Is Needed for the Regulation of Protein

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which trace mineral is needed for the regulation of protein synthesis, reproduction, and immune functions?

• A) iron
• B) zinc
• C) copper
• D) selenium
• E) iodine

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Hand Muscles

The muscles located within the hand responsible for fine motor movements, including finger flexion and extension.

Flexor Muscles

Muscles that decrease the angle between two bones at a joint, typically described in the limbs.

Filium Terminale

A filament of connective tissue that extends from the conus medullaris to anchor the spinal cord in the coccyx.

Cauda Equina

A collection of nerve roots at the lower end of the vertebral canal, resembling a horse's tail, crucial for lower limb movement and pelvic organ function.