Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

What iron-containing compound carries oxygen in the bloodstream?

What would most likely result from an excessive intake of iodine? ​

What is a characteristic of iron utilization? ​

What is a major binding protein for zinc? ​

What is the major cause of iron deficiency?

Outline the enteropancreatic circulation of zinc from absorption to utilization and excretion. ​

An enzyme that includes zinc or copper as an integral part of its structure is classified as a(n)____. metallothionase

What term designates foods that contain nonnutrient substances that may provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition? ​

List the three stages of iron deficiency. What visual symptoms could offer clues that a person is iron deficient in the absence of a blood test? ​

Caitlin, a 7-year-old girl, has always been very careful to take good care of her teeth. She and her parents are upset that she has developed small, white spots in her teeth, and consult their dentist about what they can do to remove them. Why did Caitlin develop these spots, and what could she have done to prevent them? ​