MINERALS QUIZ

What transports copper from the intestinal cells to the liver?

Albumin

Ceruloplasmin

Acrolein

Secretin

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Wilson's disease is an example of and Menkes' syndrome is an example of .

copper toxicity; copper deficiency

zinc toxicity; zinc deficiency

zinc deficiency; zinc toxicity

copper deficiency; copper toxicity

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The mineral which aids in the utilization of iron and in hemoglobin synthesis is

cobalt

copper

calcium

phosphorus

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What is the main source of natural fluoride?

Meat

Water

Mushrooms

Potatoes

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What condition is caused by iodine deficiency during pregnancy and is characterized by stunted growth, deafness, and mental retardation?

Multiple sclerosis

Keshan disease

Cretinism

Crohn's disease

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Which of the following ion is required for the development of sound teeth with resistance to tooth decay?

Sodium ion

Chloride ion

Fluoride ion

Magnesium ion

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Which group is most often affected with copper deficiency?

Elderly woman

Preterm infants food variety

Active toddlers with limited

Alcoholics

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Normal glucose metabolism requires

magnesium

chromium

manganese

calcium

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Which of the following carbohydrate is effective in promoting the calcium absorption?

Lactose

Maltose

Sucrose

Xylose

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Which of the following is not a function of iron?

Brain function

Oxygen transport

Gene regulation

Immune function

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