Molybdenum Flashcards
1
Q
sources of Mo
A
legumes, meat, sunflower seeds
2
Q
Mo is absorbed through:
A
passive diffusion
3
Q
Mo is transported in the blood as
A
MoO4 2+
4
Q
Mo is stored in the
A
liver
kidney
bone
5
Q
Function of Mo
A
sulfite oxidase
xanthine dehydrogenase and xanthine oxidase
6
Q
Mo is excreted in the
A
urine
7
Q
Low levels of Mo have been associated with _______ cancer
A
esophageal
8
Q
clinical indications of Mo supplementation
A
Asthma secondary to sulfite sensitivity
9
Q
increased incidence of _____ his seen in populations living in areas with high soil Mo levels
A
gout
10
Q
___ forms insoluble complexed with Mo in the digestive tract
A
Copper
