Which of the Following Individuals Is Most Likely to Need

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is most likely to need a calcium supplement?

• A) An adolescent girl with a milk allergy
• B) A 30-year-old man who follows a lactoovovegetarian diet
• C) A 4-year-old girl who refuses to eat vegetables
• D) An overweight man with a sedentary desk job

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Definitions:

B Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system by producing antibodies to fight infections.

Basophils

White blood cells that play a role in immune responses by releasing histamine and other chemicals involved in inflammation.

Inflammation

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Inguinal Lymph Nodes

A group of lymph nodes located in the inguinal (groin) area of the body that play an essential role in the immune system by filtering lymph and trapping pathogens.