Which Statement Is NOT True of the Elements in the Human

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the elements in the human body?

• A)Iron is part of hemoglobin.
• B)The hormone thyroxine contains copper.
• C)Sodium is needed for nerve-impulse transmission.
• D)Phosphorus is part of bones and teeth.

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Definitions:

Synapses

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Adds Weight

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Rooting Reflex

An innate reflex in infants, which is a response to touching the cheek, causing the baby to turn their head toward the stimulus as if searching for food.

Voluntary

Refers to actions or operations performed by an individual's choice, free from external compulsion or coercion.