What effect does zinc deficiency have on the body?
a. a minor effect because zinc has only a limited role in the body
b. impairs the immune response, leading to increased infections
c. increases metabolism and increases appetite, leading to weight gain
d. reduces iron absorption because iron needs zinc for transport
e. increases hair growth and red blood cell breakdown
b
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