Minerals - Micro/Trace Flashcards
What is the function of hemoglobin?
Carrying oxygen in red blood cells
This mineral is involved in the production of hemoglobin, myoglobin and some enzymes
Iron
What is the function of myoglobin?
Emergency oxygen in muscles
Where is iron stored?
The liver
What is the result of a deficiency in iron?
Anemia
What is copper involved in the production of?
Hemoglobin and melanin
Where is copper stored?
Liver
What does a deficiency in copper cause?
Anemia and a faded coat
A conditioned deficiency of what mineral can occur?
Copper
True or false - copper can be toxic
True
This mineral is involved in synthesis of DNA & RNA, feather pigmentation and is a cofactor in many enzymes
Zin
Where is zinc stored?
Bone and liver
If there is excess Ca, a deficient of what other mineral can occur?
Zinc
True or false - zinc can be toxic
True
What is geophagia?
Soil eating
What are the 9 micro/trace minerals?
Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, Mo, I, Se, Fl, Cr
What mineral is part of the cartilaginous matrix of bones and aids in energy metabolism?
Manganese
Where is manganese stored?
Bones and liver
Where is iodine naturally found?
Sea water
Iodine is involved in the production of?
Thyroid hormones
A deficiency in iodine causes?
Goiter - thyroid enlargement
What are the three functions of selenium?
Antioxidant, break down peroxides, prevents oxidation of unsaturated FAs in the cell membrane
A deficiency in selenium causes?
Nutritional muscular dystrophy
True or false - selenium cannot be toxic
False
A substitution of Se for S in S containing AAs causes?
Toxicity of Se
What is Cobalt used for?
Production of Vit B12 made by the bacteria in the gut
This mineral is essential for ruminants, foregut fermenters and hindgut fermenters
Cobalt
What are the 10 ultra trace minerals?
Si, Sn, B, Br, Cd, Pb, Li, V, Ni, As
