Question 1

Iron balance is maintained in the body mainly through _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   absorption 
B)   excretion 
C)   gluconeogenesis 
D)   glycolysis 
E)   bile productionF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 2

MATCHING
-Fortification that has helped reduce incidence of goiter and cretinism

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) C) and M)
V) I) and M)

Question 3

The genetic disorder ____________________ interferes with copper metabolism and creates a copper toxicity.

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Question 4

Describe the development of iron deficiency,including measurements used to assess iron status,and the development of iron-deficiency anemia.

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency develops in stages.In th...

Question 5

MATCHING
-Peptide that enhances absorption of nonheme iron

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) K) and L)
V) A) and N)

Question 6

Which of the following is true of molybdenum?

Accepted Answer

A)   Average daily intakes fall within the suggested range of intakes. 
B)   A deficiency can lead to diabetes-like symptoms. 
C)   Liver is the only significant source. 
D)   The RDA is 0.1 mcg per day. 
E)   It does not have an RDA because not enough is known about it.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

To avoid iodine toxicity,the UL is set at _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   75 mcg/day 
B)   500 mcg/day 
C)   1100 mcg/day 
D)   1200 mcg/day 
E)   1500 mcg/dayF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of essential trace minerals in general?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are needed in the diet in amounts greater than 100 milligrams a day. 
B)   They can be found in a wide variety of foods. 
C)   Toxicities are rare. 
D)   They function independently in the body. 
E)   They are found in a few select foods.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

MATCHING
-Form of iron found in both plant and animal foods

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) E) and I)
V) E) and J)

Question 10

MATCHING
-Mineral that inhibits absorption of nonheme iron

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) C) and L)
V) I) and T)

Question 11

MATCHING
-Iron-storage protein that captures iron from food and stores it in cells of small intestine

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) I) and M)
V) A) and E)

Question 12

The iodization of salt _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   began in the United States in the 1880s 
B)   has helped eradicate most cases of cretinism in the United States 
C)   is mandatory in the United States 
D)   is available to only about 10 percent of households in developing countries 
E)   has no benefit except for childrenF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Zinc is primarily carried in the blood via _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hemoglobin 
B)   metallothionein 
C)   albumin 
D)   high-density lipoproteins 
E)   low-density lipoproteinsF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

MATCHING
-DRIs not yet determined

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) D) and G)
V) H) and M)

Question 15

What tests are typically used to evaluate iron status?

Accepted Answer

A)   Serum ferritin 
B)   Hemoglobin and hematocrit 
C)   Transferrin saturation 
D)   Erythrocyte protoporphyrin level 
E)   Urine analysisF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Discuss the pros and cons of iron supplementation for people who are iron deficient.What are some recommendations on how to get the most from them?

Accepted Answer

People who are iron deficient may need s...

Question 17

Which one of these foods contains a substance that inhibits absorption of nonheme iron?

Accepted Answer

A)   Orange juice 
B)   Pork 
C)   Chicken 
D)   Milk 
E)   FishF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

The congenital disease caused by severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy that results in severe mental impairment and stunted growth is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The congenital disease caused by severe iodine...

Question 19

Of these foods,which is the best source of zinc?

Accepted Answer

A)   Oysters 
B)   Potatoes 
C)   Eggs 
D)   Watermelon 
E)   Tomato juiceF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

MATCHING
-Hormone that regulates iron balance

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminant minerals
B)  Iron
C)  Milk
D)  Zinc
E)  HemeF) GoiterG) Nonessential trace mineralsH) FerritinI) KeshanJ) NonhemeK) ChromiumL) MolybdenumM) MyoglobinN) MFP factorO) HemoglobinP) CalciumQ) FluorideR) Iodized saltS) MetallothioneinT) HemcidinU) E) and N)
V) P) and R)

Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

MATCHING -Fortification that has helped reduce incidence of goiter and cretinism

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Which one of these foods contains a substance that inhibits absorption of nonheme iron?

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Which of the following statements is true of essential trace minerals in general?

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Iron balance is maintained in the body mainly through _____.

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The congenital disease caused by severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy that results in severe mental impairment and stunted growth is known as ____________________.

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MATCHING -Mineral that inhibits absorption of nonheme iron

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What tests are typically used to evaluate iron status?

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Describe the development of iron deficiency,including measurements used to assess iron status,and the development of iron-deficiency anemia.

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MATCHING -Hormone that regulates iron balance

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Which of the following is true of molybdenum?

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MATCHING -Form of iron found in both plant and animal foods

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MATCHING -Peptide that enhances absorption of nonheme iron

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MATCHING -Iron-storage protein that captures iron from food and stores it in cells of small intestine

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The genetic disorder ____________________ interferes with copper metabolism and creates a copper toxicity.

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Of these foods,which is the best source of zinc?

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MATCHING -DRIs not yet determined

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Zinc is primarily carried in the blood via _____.

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The iodization of salt _____.

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Discuss the pros and cons of iron supplementation for people who are iron deficient.What are some recommendations on how to get the most from them?

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