Which of the Following Minerals Is Correctly Linked with the Associated

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following minerals is correctly linked with the associated disease risk?

• A)iron and muscle wasting
• B)magnesium and cancer
• C)zinc and hypertension
• D)chromium and type 2 diabetes

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Definitions:

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, a hormone that regulates water balance in the body by increasing the kidneys' ability to reabsorb water.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone, regulating calcium and phosphorus balance in the body.

Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is a medical condition characterized by higher than normal levels of potassium in the bloodstream, which can affect heart and neuromuscular function.

Cellular Injury

Damage to cells that can be caused by a wide range of factors including chemicals, lack of oxygen, or physical trauma.