Pica Is a Behavior Seen in Some People Who Are

question 63

Multiple Choice

Pica is a behavior seen in some people who are deficient in:

• A)sodium.
• B)potassium.
• C)chromium.
• D)iron.
• E)selenium.

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Definitions:

Rooting Reflex

An instinctual reaction in newborns, which prompts them to turn their head toward a touch on their cheek and seek to suck.

Reflexes

Involuntary and automatic responses to stimuli, such as the blink reflex in response to a sudden bright light.

Biological Survival

The basic processes and functions necessary for an organism to live, including obtaining food, reproducing, and avoiding predators.