The Average Adult Requires 45 to 50 Mg of Iron

question 13

True/False

The average adult requires 45 to 50 mg of iron every day.

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Definitions:

Lingual Artery

An artery that supplies blood to the tongue, crucial for its movements and function.

Maxillary

Pertaining to the maxilla, the upper jawbone in most vertebrates, including humans, that holds the upper teeth and plays a crucial role in forming the structure of the face.

Bundle of His

A collection of heart muscle cells specialized for electrical conduction that transmits the electrical impulses from the AV node (atrioventricular node) to the ventricles of the heart.

Purkinje Fibers

Specialized conducting fibers located within the heart's ventricular walls that facilitate electrical impulses for heart contractions.