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  • Question
  • Chronic consumption of excess selenium can lead to


  • Options
  • A. brittle hair and nails.
  • B. muscle weakness,
  • C. TPN
  • D. diarrhea.

  • Correct Answer
  • muscle weakness, 


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    • 1. Which of the following is required as a component of blood hemoglobin?

    • Options
    • A. Iron
    • B. Magnesium
    • C. Calcium
    • D. Copper
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which of the following mineral is involved in protein metabolism and oxidation reactions?

    • Options
    • A. Molybdenum
    • B. Manganese
    • C. Magnesium
    • D. calcium
    • Discuss
    • 3. Examples of goitrogenic foods are __________ and __________ .

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    • A. turnips and corn
    • B. rutabagas and okra
    • C. raw cabbage and turnips
    • D. cassava and lettuce
    • Discuss
    • 4. 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
    • 5. 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
    • 6. Selenium deficiency leads to

    • Options
    • A. liver necrosis
    • B. diarrhea
    • C. multiple sclerosis
    • D. Crohn's disease
    • Discuss
    • 7. The mineral which is considered important in maintaining electrical potential in nerves and membranes is

    • Options
    • A. magnesium
    • B. manganese
    • C. calcium
    • D. iron
    • Discuss
    • 8. An endemic disease of cardiomyopathy in children is attributed to

    • Options
    • A. low Se in the environment
    • B. low intake of iron
    • C. high Se in the environment
    • D. high intake of iron
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which of the following two beverages contribute 20 to 30 percent of our daily manganese intake?

    • Options
    • A. Milk or tea
    • B. Cola or coffee
    • C. Tea or orange juice
    • D. Milk or orange juice
    • Discuss
    • 10. The mineral which aids in the utilization of iron and in hemoglobin synthesis is

    • Options
    • A. calcium
    • B. phosphorus
    • C. cobalt
    • D. copper
    • Discuss


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