Deficiency of Which of the Following Minerals Is Associated with Retarded

question 58

Multiple Choice

Deficiency of which of the following minerals is associated with retarded growth and sexual development in children?

• A)Iron
• B)Zinc
• C)Iodine
• D)Chromium

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Definitions:

Primary Capillary

The initial segment of the microcirculation system where exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products occurs.

Neurohormones

Chemical messengers produced by neurons that are released into the bloodstream and affect distant target organs.

Hypothalamohypophysial Tract

The neural connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, involved in hormonal regulation.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, which releases hormones that regulate a wide range of bodily functions, including growth and reproduction.