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The patient suffered from hypogondism, failure to thrive, lose of taste and unable to maintain stability. This shows the deficiency of_____________?

Correct answer: A. Zinc

  • A. Zinc
  • B. Chromium
  • C. Copper
  • D. Potassium

Explanation

Zinc deficiency impairs growth and sexual development and commonly causes loss of taste, called hypogeusia or dysgeusia. Zinc is therefore linked to hypogonadism, failure to thrive and altered taste.

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