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:

Gray Matter

Areas of the nervous system composed predominantly of neuronal cell bodies that collect and modify information and capillary blood vessels that support this activity.

White Matter

Areas of the nervous system with fat-rich, myelin-sheathed neuronal axons that form the connections between neurons.

CT Scans

Imaging procedure that utilizes X-rays to create cross-sectional images of the body, including the brain, allowing for the diagnosis of injuries, diseases, and abnormalities.

Gray Matter

Gray matter consists of regions in the brain and spinal cord made up largely of neuronal cell bodies, involved in processing and regulating information in the nervous system.