What Is the Name Given to a Possible Symptom of Iron

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the name given to a possible symptom of iron deficiency characterized by the consumption of nonfood substances?

• A) piedra
• B) Peches syndrome
• C) Piters syndrome
• D) pica

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Definitions:

Sheet-like Structure

A broad, flat, thin arrangement or formation, usually referring to living tissue or other materials.

Gastrointestinal Tract

The pathway extending from the mouth to the anus through which food is digested and absorbed into the body, including organs such as the stomach and intestines.

Bacterium

Microscopic, single-celled organisms that can be beneficial, such as those aiding digestion, or harmful, causing disease.

Pyruvic Acid

A crucial intermediate compound in cellular respiration and fermentation processes, acting as a precursor in various metabolic pathways.