Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency and behavior?
a. Erythrocyte iron levels fall before mental alertness is affected
b. Moderate iron deficiency promotes constipation and hyperactivity
c. Mild iron deficiency impairs energy metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis
d. Iron deficiency increases risk for infections that promote dysfunctional behavior
c
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. 8.5 b. 15 c. 19 d. 25.5
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a. The efficiency of lymph transport b. The ability of the GI tract muscles to move c. The speed of gastric digestive juice release d. The speed of pancreatic digestive juice release
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a. 10 percent b. 40 percent c. 50 percent d. 80 percent e. 90 percent