Minerals 4

Question 1

Component in thyroxine and triiodothyronine

• Regulating growth and development
• Protein synthesis
• RBC production
• Nerve muscle function
• Carbohydrate absorption

Answer 1

Iodine

Question 2

enlargement of the thyroid gland

Answer 2

Goiter

Question 3

–dry thick skin, puffy face in infants

Answer 3

Cretinism

Question 3

–dry, waxy-type swelling

Answer 3

Myxedema

Question 4

Cofactor in enzymatic reactions
* Urea formation
* Normal bone development
* Fatty acids synthesis
* Release lipids from liver
* Amino acid interconversion
* Thiamin utilization

Answer 4

Manganese

Question 5

Selenium deficiency

Answer 5

Kesha’s disease

Question 5

Forms with nicotinic acid and glutathione to form GTF (glucose tolerance factor)
* RNA synthesis
* Amino acid transport
* Lowers blood cholestero

Answer 5

Chromium

Question 6

Chromium highest food source

Answer 6

Corn oil

Question 6

• Antioxidant
• Found in minute amounts of the body
• Catalyze toxic hydroperoxides
• Thyroid hormone regulation

Answer 6

Selenium

Question 7

Selenium richest source

Answer 7

Whole grains

Question 8

Highly concentrated in spleen, kidneys, and pancreas

-Energy metabolism

Answer 8

Cobalt

Question 9

Cobalt deficiency

Answer 9

Pernicious anemia

Question 10

Selenium toxicity

Answer 10

Polycythemia

Question 11

Redox reactions

Answer 11

Molybdenum