Exam 14: Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

Generally,silicon concentrates in the body's connective tissue,such as bone,tendons,and cartilage.

Even though fluoride is a gaseous chemical,it is usually found bound to a metal,nonmetal,or organic compound.

S-adenosylmethionine most likely provides most of the methyl groups needed for methylation of which element?

In the United States,there are strict federal limits controlling the acceptable levels of arsenic in foods.

Match each ultratrace mineral with its associated functions. -fluoride

Match each ultratrace mineral with its associated deficiency symptoms. -boron

Because of its anti-inflammatory actions,which element may reduce the severity of inflammation associated with injury or infection?

In animals,a deficiency of which element is associated with diminished growth,abnormal reproduction,reduced conception rate,and increased neonatal mortality?

Toxicity of which element results in green tongue,diarrhea,and GI cramps?

Describe the pharmacological effects of vanadium.

Which mineral has beneficial effects on the brain,bones,and the immune system?

Which mineral is contained in a preformed metallovitamin essential for humans that cannot be synthesized from dietary sources?

No federal limits in foods or juices have been established for which ultratrace element,which is well known for its toxicity?

Nanoparticles have a particle size between ____.

Boron is associated with which of the following functions?

Which of the following groups of foods are richest in boron,providing 1.0-4.5 mg/100 g?

What is different about cobalt as an ultratrace mineral as compared to the other ultratrace minerals in regard to human nutrition?

Match each ultratrace mineral with its associated functions. -silicon

Match each ultratrace mineral with its associated deficiency symptoms. -silicon

Match each ultratrace mineral with its associated deficiency symptoms. -vanadium