Which of the Following Choices Correctly Pairs a Mineral with One

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following choices correctly pairs a mineral with one of its major functions in the body?

• A) calcium, used in amino acid metabolism
• B) phosphorus, maintaining water balance
• C) iron, component of the nucleic acid backbone
• D) sodium, maintaining water balance in cells

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Definitions:

Short-term Memory

The part of the memory system that is responsible for holding small amounts of information in conscious awareness for a short period of time.

Sensory Registers

The initial processing systems that receive and hold sensory information from the environment for very short periods of time.

Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.

Retention

The ability to keep or hold onto information or knowledge over time.