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Deficiency of which vitamin or mineral results in an inadequate inflammatory response?

  • A. A
  • B. B1
  • C. C
  • D. Zinc
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A deficiency of vitamin A results in an inadequate inflammatory response. Vitamin A is essential for maintaining immune function and epithelial integrity, which are critical for an effective inflammatory response. Deficiencies of vitamins B1 and C impair collagen formation, necessary for wound healing, while a zinc deficiency leads to impaired epithelialization, affecting tissue repair rather than the inflammatory response.