Minerals Masterclass Flashcards
Which of the following minerals has a major role in bone formation alongside phosphorus?
-Calcium
-Magnesium
-Iron
-Copper
Calcium
Which mineral is associated with neonatal ataxia and hair loss around the eyes?
-Magnesium
-Copper
-Zinc
-Iodine
Copper
Which mineral has a major role as the component part of haemoglobin and myoglobin?
-Molybdenum
-Iron
-Coblat
-Zinc
Iron
Low concentrations of which mineral contibute to grass staggers or tetany?
-Calcium
-Sodium
-Potassium
-Magnesium
Magnesium
Which mineral deficiency is characterised by poor growth and coat condition, and abnormality of the skin, hooves and coat (wool)?
-Iodine
-Zinc
-Copper
-Cobalt
Zinc
Which mineral has a low absorption but also a low incidence of deficiency?
-Iodine
-Manganese
-Zinc
-Molybdenum
Manganese
Which mineral has a major role in allowing the rumen microbes to manufacture amino acids and protein from non-protein nitrogen and to manufacture B vitamins biotin and thiamin?
-Sulphur
-Magnesium
-Cobalt
-Iodine
Sulphur
Defciency of this mineral can cause reduced growth and milk production, decreased appetite and fragile bones….
-Phosphorus
-Sodium
-Magnesium
-Chloride
Phosphorus
Which minerals increase palatability but at high intakes can disrupt electrolyte balance? (multiple answers)
-Chloride
-Sodium
-Calcium
-Potassium
-Manganese
Sodium and chloride
Which mineral has roles in muscle control and signs of deficiency including un-coordinated movement and muscle twitching?
-Chloride
-Calcium
-Cadmium
-Magnesium
Magnesium
Which prevalent mineral deficiency can lead to a wasting of skeletal muscle, unthriftiness and reduced immune function?
-Selenium
-Manganese
-Iodine
-Copper
Selenium
Which mineral has major roles in water balance and nerve function?
-Potassium
-Zinc
-Magnesium
-Selenium
Potassium
Which mineral deficiency is characterised by the development of a goitre, stillborn or weak youngstock which may show alopecia?
-Selenium
-Copper
-Iodine
-Cobalt
Iodine
