The Following Minerals All Compete with Each Other for Absorption

question 30

Multiple Choice

The following minerals all compete with each other for absorption EXCEPT:

• A)calcium.
• B)sodium.
• C)copper.
• D)zinc.

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Definitions:

Lysozyme

An enzyme found in saliva, tears, and other secretions, capable of breaking down bacterial cell walls to fight infection.

Bony Labyrinth

A complex system of passages and cavities within the temporal bone of the skull, important for hearing and balance.

Endolymph

A fluid within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear that plays an essential role in the transduction of sound vibrations to neural signals.

Temporal Bone

A bone forming part of the side of the skull and containing the inner ear.