Na'ila Is a Two-Year-Old Child Living in Liberia

question 24

Multiple Choice

Na'ila is a two-year-old child living in Liberia. A doctor notices she has physical deformities and mental retardation and diagnosis her with cretinism. Which of the following nutrient deficiencies would have resulted in her condition?

• A)vitamin B₁₂
• B)zinc
• C)iodine
• D)vitamin A

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Definitions:

Fungus

A kingdom of organisms that includes yeast, molds, and mushrooms; they absorb nutrients from organic matter.

Cellulitis

A common and potentially serious bacterial skin infection, characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, and pain in the affected area.

Streptococcus

A genus of spherical, Gram-positive bacteria that often cause infections in humans and animals.

Staphylococcus

A genus of gram-positive bacteria, often found on the skin and in the noses of people, which can cause a wide range of infections.