A Mineral Is ________

question 51

Multiple Choice

A mineral is ________.

• A)a solid inorganic compound that contains one or more metals
• B)a vitamin
• C)metal in its elemental form
• D)a transition metal ion
• E)a source of carbon

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Definitions:

Incidence of Depression

The rate or frequency at which new cases of depression occur in a specified population over a particular period of time.

Life Satisfaction

A measure of an individual's overall contentment with their life, often considered in psychological studies as a component of subjective well-being.

Endocrine System

A network of hormone-secreting glands associated with changes in the individual’s mood, metabolism, and growth. The glands associated specifically with puberty include the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the adrenal glands, and the sex glands (gonads).

Hormone-Secreting Glands

Organs or tissues in the body that release hormones directly into the blood or surrounding tissues, influencing various bodily functions.