In Comparison to Major Minerals, Trace Minerals Occur in the Body

question 21

True/False

In comparison to major minerals, trace minerals occur in the body in minute quantities and are needed in smaller amounts in the daily diet.

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Definitions:

Central Line

A catheter placed in a large vein, typically in the neck, chest, or groin, to deliver medications, fluids, or to obtain blood tests directly into the bloodstream.

Chemotherapy

A type of cancer treatment using drugs designed to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells.

Jejunostomy Feedings

Nutritional support delivered directly into the jejunum (part of the small intestine) via a surgically created opening.

Gelatin

A colorless and tasteless substance derived from collagen used in food preparation and pharmaceuticals.