Which of the following is a research finding on vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?
a. Self-synthesis capacity is high
b. The skin's capacity to synthesize the vitamin is reduced
c. The presence of atrophic gastritis reduces bioavailability of the vitamin
d. Symptoms of deficiency include dermatitis and diminished taste acuity
b
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a. true b. false
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Potassium _____
a. is directly necessary for protein synthesis in cells b. protects bone structure against degeneration c. is the body's principal electrolyte inside the cells d. is necessary for wound healing e. is necessary for blood coagulation