Question 1

Two forms of IDD are _______________, which affects babies born to iodine-deficient mothers, and _______________, which affects children and adults and is characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland

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Question 2

If a physician needs to know what percentage of a patient's whole blood is composed of erythrocytes, she looks for the patient's _______________ on his chart

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The answer of If a physician needs to know what...

Question 3

What factor enhances the bioavailability of nonheme iron?

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A)  Meat factor
B)  Beef factor
C)  Protein factor
D)  Intrinsic factor

Question 4

Which of the following foods contains heme iron?

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A)  Green leafy vegetables
B)  Mushrooms
C)  Poultry
D)  Legumes

Question 5

Which of the following trace minerals are being investigated to determine their role in human nutrition?

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A)  Nickel, aluminum, silicon, vanadium, arsenic, and boron
B)  Calcite, barite, olivine, mica, arsenic, and niter
C)  Silver, gold, silicon, cadmium, mercury, and lead
D)  Beryl, pyrite, cinnabar, bismuth, dravite, and galena

Question 6

Excessive fluoride in the diet can cause discoloration or mottling of the teeth

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_______________ disease results from selenium deficiency

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The answer of _______________ disease results from selenium deficiency...

Question 8

Trace mineral status is regulated by the _____

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A)  stomach, bone marrow, and pancreas
B)  intestine, kidneys, and liver
C)  liver, kidneys, and gallbladder
D)  pancreas, bone marrow, and gallbladder

Question 9

Signs and symptoms of anemia include all of the following except:

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A)  fatigue.
B)  difficulty concentrating.
C)  compromised immune function.
D)  nervousness.

Question 10

Where is excess iron stored in the body?

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A)  Liver, bone marrow, and spleen
B)  Liver, bone marrow, and muscle tissue
C)  Liver, pancreas, and gallbladder
D)  Liver, bone marrow, and kidney

Question 11

Jack has no genetic disorders, does not consume excessive trace mineral supplements, and has not experienced environmental overexposure Yet, he could still be at risk for developing either a deficiency or toxicity of which two trace minerals?

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A)  Iron and iodine
B)  Selenium and molybdenum
C)  Copper and manganese
D)  Zinc and chromium

Question 12

The genetic condition _____ causes decreased absorption of a trace mineral and results in growth failure and red, scaly skin (especially around the scalp, eyes, and feet)  in infants

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A)  acrodermatitis enteropathica
B)  hereditary hemochromatosis
C)  cretinism
D)  Keshan disease

Question 13

How much manganese is actually absorbed by the body regardless of intake?

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A)  
B)  
C)  
D)  <10%

Question 14

What is the relationship between copper and iron?

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-Copper and iron have many sim...

Question 15

When Rita was pregnant and began regularly consuming nonfood substances-clay and laundry starch-her doctor diagnosed her with _______________

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The answer of When Rita was pregnant and began regularly...

Question 16

Which of the following is a general characteristic of trace minerals?

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A)  The amount of trace minerals in plant-based foods is consistent regardless of the mineral content of soil and water.
B)  The amount of trace minerals present in foods is influenced by the cooking method and the length of the cooking process.
C)  Trace minerals are circulated from the GI tract to the liver and throughout the body.
D)  Toxicities from excess consumption of trace minerals from some food sources are common.

Question 17

Synthesis of norepinephrine and collagen requires _____

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A)  selenium
B)  zinc
C)  copper
D)  iron

Question 18

Generally, fruits are not good sources of trace minerals The exceptions are _____

Accepted Answer

A)  molybdenum and zinc
B)  copper and molybdenum
C)  chromium and manganese
D)  copper and selenium

Question 19

_____ transports copper

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematocrit
B)  Ceruloplasmin
C)  Cytochrome c oxidase
D)  Glutathione peroxidase

Question 20

Consuming large amounts of _____ can cause a garlic-like odor of the breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and brittleness of the teeth and fingernails

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A)  selenium
B)  zinc
C)  chromium
D)  iron

Exam 13: The Trace Minerals

Where is excess iron stored in the body?

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Trace mineral status is regulated by the _____

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Which of the following foods contains heme iron?

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What is the relationship between copper and iron?

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_______________ disease results from selenium deficiency

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Which of the following is a general characteristic of trace minerals?

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Excessive fluoride in the diet can cause discoloration or mottling of the teeth

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Which of the following trace minerals are being investigated to determine their role in human nutrition?

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What factor enhances the bioavailability of nonheme iron?

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Signs and symptoms of anemia include all of the following except:

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Jack has no genetic disorders, does not consume excessive trace mineral supplements, and has not experienced environmental overexposure Yet, he could still be at risk for developing either a deficiency or toxicity of which two trace minerals?

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The genetic condition _____ causes decreased absorption of a trace mineral and results in growth failure and red, scaly skin (especially around the scalp, eyes, and feet) in infants

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How much manganese is actually absorbed by the body regardless of intake?

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If a physician needs to know what percentage of a patient's whole blood is composed of erythrocytes, she looks for the patient's _______________ on his chart

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Synthesis of norepinephrine and collagen requires _____

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Consuming large amounts of _____ can cause a garlic-like odor of the breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and brittleness of the teeth and fingernails

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Two forms of IDD are _______________, which affects babies born to iodine-deficient mothers, and _______________, which affects children and adults and is characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland

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When Rita was pregnant and began regularly consuming nonfood substances-clay and laundry starch-her doctor diagnosed her with _______________

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_____ transports copper

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Generally, fruits are not good sources of trace minerals The exceptions are _____

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