Final: Manganese (Mn) Flashcards
1
Q
What is Mn required for?
A
production of bone, collagen, and cartilage
2
Q
Which tissues are most affected by manganese deficiency?
A
bone, collagen, cartilage
3
Q
Where is Mn found in its highest concentration?
A
Within mitochondria of cells
4
Q
What are dietary sources of Mn?
A
Bone, liver, other tissues
5
Q
What can Mn deficiency cause?
A
Impaired growth, skeletal abnormalities, disturbed/depressed repro, abnormalities in newborns
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