What Is the Criterion of Adequacy for the AI for Zinc

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the criterion of adequacy for the AI for zinc in infants?

• A)amount of zinc in breast milk
• B)zinc needed to replace daily losses
• C)zinc needed for growth
• D)amount needed to maintain blood levels.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a crucial role in sound perception.

Nociceptors

Sensory receptors that detect signals from damaged tissue and can induce the perception of pain.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located in the nasal cavity that are responsible for detecting odors and thereby enabling the sense of smell.

Cochlea

is the spiral-shaped, auditory portion of the inner ear, essential for converting sound waves into nerve impulses.