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  • Question
  • Which of the following mineral deficiency may result into impaired growth and development, skin lesions and loss of appetite?


  • Options
  • A. Zinc
  • B. Cobalt
  • C. Iron
  • D. Magnesium

  • Correct Answer
  • Zinc 


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    • 1. Adding __________ to a breakfast of cereal will help your body absorb iron.

    • Options
    • A. milk
    • B. orange juice
    • C. coffee
    • D. water
    • Discuss
    • 2. What transports copper from the intestinal cells to the liver?

    • Options
    • A. Ceruloplasmin
    • B. Secretin
    • C. Acrolein
    • D. Albumin
    • Discuss
    • 3. Iodine is a part of thyroid hormone and is essential for the prevention of

    • Options
    • A. goiter
    • B. osteoporosis
    • C. muscle weakness
    • D. diarrhea
    • Discuss
    • 4. Wilson's disease is an example of __________ and Menkes' syndrome is an example of __________ .

    • Options
    • A. zinc deficiency; zinc toxicity
    • B. zinc toxicity; zinc deficiency
    • C. copper deficiency; copper toxicity
    • D. copper toxicity; copper deficiency
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which of the following mineral is involved in the enzyme -controlled energy yielding reactions of metabolism?

    • Options
    • A. Calcium
    • B. Phosphorus
    • C. Iron
    • D. Copper
    • Discuss
    • 6. Which of the following ion is required for the development of sound teeth with resistance to tooth decay?

    • Options
    • A. Fluoride ion
    • B. Sodium ion
    • C. Chloride ion
    • D. Magnesium ion
    • Discuss
    • 7. Which of the following carbohydrate is effective in promoting the calcium absorption?

    • Options
    • A. Lactose
    • B. Maltose
    • C. Sucrose
    • D. Xylose
    • Discuss
    • 8. Normal glucose metabolism requires

    • Options
    • A. chromium
    • B. manganese
    • C. magnesium
    • D. calcium
    • Discuss
    • 9. What is the main source of natural fluoride?

    • Options
    • A. Mushrooms
    • B. Potatoes
    • C. Meat
    • D. Water
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which of the following statement is correct?

    • Options
    • A. Sodium and chloride are the chief extracellular ions of the body
    • B. Sodium and chloride are primarily involved in maintaining osmotic equilibrium and body fluid volume.
    • C. Chloride ion is necessary for the production of hydrochloric acid of gastric juice.
    • D. All of these
    • Discuss


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