Micronutrients 1 Flashcards
1
Q
T or F: iodine is highly water soluble
A
true
2
Q
how is iodine found in the body
A
free or bound to amino acids
3
Q
which micronutrients are involved in bone metabolism
A
- Vit D
- Vit K
- calcium
- phosphorus
4
Q
which 3 micronutrients act directly on steroid hormone receptors and how
A
- iodine: used to make T3 hormone
- Vit A: precursors are converted to retinoids
- Vit D: precursors are converted to calcitriol
