Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Trace Minerals

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of trace minerals?

• A) A deficiency sign common to many trace minerals is dermatitis
• B) The amounts in foods are dependent, in part, on soil composition
• C) Deficiencies are more difficult to recognize in children than in adults
• D) The amount of all trace minerals in the average person totals approximately 100 grams
• E) They function independently in the body

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Definitions:

Superior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body into the heart's right atrium.

Venules

Small blood vessels that allow deoxygenated blood to return from the capillary beds to the larger blood veins.

Capillary Networks

A complex, interconnected web of capillaries that facilitates efficient exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissues.

Laplace's Law

A principle that describes the relationship between the pressure, volume, and tension of spherical and cylindrical shapes, often applied in cardiovascular and respiratory physiology.