Chapter 10: Other Minerals

Question 1

essential for the normal growth and development of bone, cartilage, and connective tissue

Answer 1

silicon

Question 2

silicon - absorption

dietary forms are diverse, occurring as _____, monosilicic acid, and silicon

Answer 2

silica

Question 3

silicon (Si) - interrelationship with other nutrients

_____ lowers the plasma concentration and cellular uptake of silicon

Answer 3

molybdenum

Question 4

silicon (Si) - deficiency

associated with growth retardation, disturbance in the development of bone structure, and structural abnormalities with ground matrix and connective tissues, skin, and ligaments

Answer 4

mostly connected to bones and skin

Question 5

silicon (Si) - food sources

whole grain cereals and root crops

Answer 5

food sources

Question 6

other minerals

animal studies show that it plays an important role in growth

in the metabolism of glucose, iron, and lipid; in reproduction, and in bone development

Answer 6

vanadium

Question 7

other minerals

function as a cofactor or structural component of some metalloenzymes

Answer 7

nickel

Question 8

other minerals

possible roles in phospholipid metabolism and methyl group (CH3) chemistry

Answer 8

arsenic

Question 9

other minerals

parathormone action, the metabolism of Ca, P, and Mg, and the formation of the active form of cholecalciferol

Answer 9

boron

Question 10

other minerals

growth-entertaining effect seen in animals

deficiency include poor growth, dermatitis, and hair loss

Answer 10

tin