Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
What functions does Zinc have
A
- Healing
- Immune system
- Carbonic anhydrase
- Lactate dehydrase
2
Q
Describe Ferritin
A
- Iron-protein complex (ferric acid and apoferritin)
- Cellular storage for iron
- Acute-phase reactant
3
Q
Describe Transferrin
A
- Protein that binds ferric molecules and transports them through plasma
- synthesized in liver
- half life of 8 days
- INCREASED in iron deficiency
4
Q
Describe Mercury Poisoning
A
- Accumulates in kidneys and brain
- Acrocynia: peeling of fingertips
- Abdominal pain
- Common sources: shark, swordfish, Tilefish, king Mackerel, old thermometers, batteries
5
Q
Clinical effects of Zinc deficiency
A
- Delayed wound healing
- decreased immune response
- Rash around eyes, mouth, nose, anus (Acrodermatitis enteropathica)
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Growth retardation
- Depressed mental function
- Impaired night vision
- infertility
6
Q
What poisoning? Bluish-colored lines on Gingivae
A
Lead
7
Q
Describe Iron poisoning
A
- 6-72 hours: metabolic acidosis
- 2-8 weeks: scarring of GI tract; obstruction
