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


  • Options
  • A. Cretinism
  • B. Keshan disease
  • C. Multiple sclerosis
  • D. Crohn's disease

  • Correct Answer
  • Cretinism 


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    • 1. Which trace mineral is a component of the enzyme that activates vitamin A in the eye?

    • Options
    • A. Zinc
    • B. Iron
    • C. Iodine
    • D. Chromium
    • Discuss
    • 2. Manganese is a key component of all of the following enzymes except

    • Options
    • A. arginase
    • B. pyruvate carboxylase
    • C. ceruloplasmin
    • D. Mn-superoxide dismutase
    • Discuss
    • 3. Consumption of which nutrient leads to the multiplication of oral bacteria?

    • Options
    • A. Fat
    • B. Carbohydrate
    • C. Protein
    • D. Fluoride
    • Discuss
    • 4. Manganese is needed for

    • Options
    • A. normal bone structure
    • B. reproduction and functioning of central nervous system
    • C. both (a) and (b)
    • D. muscle strengthening
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which of the following is correct?

    • Options
    • A. Cobalt is part of vitamin B12.
    • B. Cobalt will not replace the need for vitamin B12 in humans
    • C. Both (a) and (b)
    • D. Cobalt will replace the need for vitamin B12 in humans
    • Discuss
    • 6. Which group is most often affected with copper deficiency?

    • Options
    • A. Elderly woman
    • B. Alcoholics
    • C. Active toddlers with limited
    • D. Preterm infants food variety
    • Discuss
    • 7. Which of the following vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract?

    • Options
    • A. Vitamin D
    • B. Vitamin E
    • C. Vitamin B12
    • D. Vitamin B6
    • Discuss
    • 8. Examples of goitrogenic foods are __________ and __________ .

    • Options
    • A. turnips and corn
    • B. rutabagas and okra
    • C. raw cabbage and turnips
    • D. cassava and lettuce
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which of the following mineral is involved in protein metabolism and oxidation reactions?

    • Options
    • A. Molybdenum
    • B. Manganese
    • C. Magnesium
    • D. calcium
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which of the following is required as a component of blood hemoglobin?

    • Options
    • A. Iron
    • B. Magnesium
    • C. Calcium
    • D. Copper
    • Discuss


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