Exam 12: Trace Minerals

Which of the following are functions of cuproenzymes?

Iodine is necessary for ________.

High blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels are associated with chromium deficiency.

Which of the following minerals may have a physiological role,but more research is necessary to determine whether it is essential?

Christine loves to eat Brazil nuts and canned oysters.These food items are rich sources of ________.

Which of the following foods is a good source of zinc?

Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral?

Which of the following is NOT a key role of iron in the body?

Marta is a pregnant woman suffering from severe iodine deficiency.As a result of the deficiency,she has a high risk of giving birth to a child with ________.

In the United States,the practice of fortifying ________ with iodide has reduced the risk of goiter. 

Jade is concerned about her risk of Kashin-Beck disease.To help reduce her risk of this condition,Jade should ________.

Which of the following contains the least fluoride?

Long-term consumption of high amounts of fluoride can ________.

Scientists are uncertain whether ________ is an essential mineral for humans.

The body absorbs and uses ________ for synthesizing thyroid hormone.

Wilson's disease is characterized by the ________.

________ is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

Dental fluorosis is characterized by ________.

Emma consumes dairy products,but she does not eat meat,fish,eggs or poultry.She eats some vegetables and fruits,but she avoids beans,breads,and cereal products.Based on this information,her diet lacks adequate ________.

In certain parts of the United States,soil contains high amounts of selenium that accumulates in plants.Livestock that graze on these plants can develop selenium toxicity.