Question

If zinc deficiency occurs, the symptoms will present in what way? Select all that apply. A. stunted growth B. impaired collagen synthesis C. slow wound healing D. anemia E. weakness in bone and joint formation F. muscle spasms G. nonfunctioning carboxypeptidase and alcohol dehydrogenase

Answer 1

Answer: A.  C.   D.  E.  G.

Explanation:

In the severe cases of zinc deficiency results in the loss of hair, impotence or delayed sexual maturation. Zinc is the cofactor for many enzymes thus it's deficiency can lead to the non functioning and inefficiency of these enzymes.  

Acute deficiency involves loss of hunger, low blood count, weak bones, wound healing becomes slow and delayed growth.