Zinc is integral to many functions in the human body; consequences of deficiency can be severe. Zinc deficiency hinders and abso
rption, causing diarrhea, which further contributes to deficiency in zinc and other nutrients. a.gastric mobility
b. digestion
c. swallowing
d. interaction
The next few questions will help you dig deeper into copper’s importance in the human body.
Use your knowledge of copper to answer the following questions.
For the most part, typical/common U.S. diets naturally provide---------------- amounts of copper.
a .excessive
b. adequate
c. dangerous
d. insufficient
Zinc is an essential nutrient that can not be synthesized by the body. This mineral is needed for different cellular processes including cell division and growth, as well as for the metabolism of carbohydrates. Zinc is also fundamental in the functioning of our immune system.
Copper is one of the most abundant nutrients in the human body, this being an essential mineral for the synthesis of many types of enzymes, and responsible for the production of blood cells (i.e., white and blood cells). Similarly to zinc, the copper is fundamental for proper functioning of the immune system.
