Which Mineral Is Needed for Fluid Balance

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which mineral is needed for fluid balance?

• A) Sodium
• B) Iron
• C) Iodine
• D) Potassium

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Definitions:

Germinal Stage

The initial stage of human development lasting from conception to two weeks, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.

Embryonic Stage

A period in prenatal development between the second and eighth weeks after fertilization, where significant growth and differentiation of the embryo occur.

Embryonic Stage

A phase of prenatal development that occurs from implantation through the eighth week of pregnancy, characterized by rapid growth and formation of major structures.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, representing the earliest stage of embryonic development in sexually reproducing organisms.