The Absorption of Iron Is Impaired By

question 17

Multiple Choice

The absorption of iron is impaired by:

• A) heme.
• B) tannins.
• C) sodium.
• D) vitamin C.

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Definitions:

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning occurring at a particular life stage, leading to a long-lasting behavioral response to a specific individual or object.

Object Permanence

The Piagetian term for one of an infant’s most important accomplishments: understanding that objects and events continue to exist even when they cannot directly be seen, heard, or touched.

Disequilibrium

A state of imbalance or instability, often used in the context of emotional or cognitive conflict.

Assimilation

The cognitive process of fitting new information into pre-existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.