Microminerals Flashcards
1
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Chromium function
A
- Glucose Tolerance Factor
- Helps insulin bind to the cell
2
Q
Cobalt function
A
Part of Cobalamin (Vit B12)
3
Q
Cobalt deficiency
A
Leads to macrocytic anemia
4
Q
Copper function
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- Copper-Zinc Super Oxide Dismutase (cytoplasm)
- Cytochrome c oxidase (Complex IV in ETC)
5
Q
Fluoride function
A
Increases hardness of tooth enamel (high levels are toxic)
6
Q
Iodine function
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- Part of Thyroxine T4 (2 tyrosine + 4 iodine)
- Part of Triiodothyronine (2 tyrosine + 3 iodine)
7
Q
Iron function
A
- Cytochromes
- Hemoglobin
- Myoglobin
8
Q
Iron deficiency
A
Microcytic anemia
9
Q
Manganese function
A
- Mn Super Oxide Dismutase
- Decarboxylase
10
Q
Molybdenum function
A
Xanthine Oxidase: breakdown of purines
11
Q
Selenium function
A
Glutathione Peroxidase: deficient in soil today
12
Q
Zinc function
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- Cu-Zn Super Oxide Dismutase (location: cytoplasm)
- Carbonic Anhydrase- (location: RBC)
13
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Zinc deficiency
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Causes white lines on nails and poor wound healing
