Iron Is Important in the Body Because It Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

Iron is important in the body because it is:

• A)needed for blood clotting.
• B)an integral part of bones and teeth.
• C)an antioxidant.
• D)an integral constituent of hemoglobin.

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Definitions:

Pressure Spots

Areas on the body that are susceptible to pressure or friction, potentially leading to discomfort, injury, or pressure sores.

Tickled

The sensation or reaction caused by light touching of the skin that involuntarily produces laughter or twitching movements.

Somatosensory Cortex

A region of the brain within the parietal lobe responsible for processing sensory input from the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Sensory Stimuli

External or internal factors that are detected by sensory receptors, leading to specific physiological or psychological responses.