mineral deficiencies Flashcards
1
Q
chromium deficiency can lead to?
A
impaired glucose control in diabetics
2
Q
brittle hair, skin depigmentation, neuro dysfunction, osteoporosis, sideroblastic anemia
A
copper
3
Q
thyroid dysfunction, cardiomyopathy, immune dysfunction
A
selenium
4
Q
alopecia, pustular skin rash (perioral and extremities), hypogonadism, impaired wound healing, impaired taste, immune dysfunction
A
Zinc
