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Chapter 26: Problem 12

Atrophic gastritis can interferc with zinc absorption. Zinc normally plays a role in all of the following except A. growth in children. B. wound healing. C. taste acuity. D. prevention of goiter. E. immune function.

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A. growth in children B. wound healing C. taste acuity D. prevention of goiter E. immune function Answer: D. prevention of goiter

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01

Identify the roles of Zinc in the body

Zinc has various roles in the body, such as: - Supporting growth and development in children - Helping in wound healing - Aiding in taste acuity - Contributing to immune function
02

Identify the option not related to Zinc's functions

In this step, compare the given options with the roles obtained in Step 1: A. growth in children: Related to Zinc B. wound healing: Related to Zinc C. taste acuity: Related to Zinc D. prevention of goiter: Unrelated to Zinc E. immune function: Related to Zinc
03

Select the correct answer

Since the prevention of goiter is not related to the functions of Zinc, the correct answer is: D. prevention of goiter.

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