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Minerals problems


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

  • Options
  • A. Iron
  • B. Magnesium
  • C. Calcium
  • D. Copper
  • Discuss
  • 2. Chronic consumption of excess selenium can lead to

  • Options
  • A. brittle hair and nails.
  • B. muscle weakness,
  • C. TPN
  • D. diarrhea.
  • Discuss
  • 3. Selenium deficiency leads to

  • Options
  • A. liver necrosis
  • B. diarrhea
  • C. multiple sclerosis
  • D. Crohn's disease
  • Discuss
  • 4. 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
  • 5. 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
  • 6. 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
  • 7. The mineral which aids in the utilization of iron and in hemoglobin synthesis is

  • Options
  • A. calcium
  • B. phosphorus
  • C. cobalt
  • D. copper
  • Discuss
  • 8. Which of the following is not a function of iron?

  • Options
  • A. Oxygen transport
  • B. Immune function
  • C. Brain function
  • D. Gene regulation
  • Discuss
  • 9. Which of the following is necessary for the clotting of blood, functions of certain enzymes and control of fluids through cell membranes?

  • Options
  • A. Calcium
  • B. Magnesium
  • C. Copper
  • D. Cobalt
  • Discuss
  • 10. 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

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