Molybdenum Flashcards
1
Q
Source
A
- Excess in soil of certain states (accumulates in plants) Florida, cali, oregon and nevada - Industrial contamination - fertilizers - Copper def.
2
Q
Properties
A
- Essential trace element
- helps make uric acid
3
Q
Excess molybdenum causes
A
copper def
4
Q
Toxicokinetics
A
- Absorbed from GI
- excreted in milk
5
Q
MOA
A
- all comes down to the copper def
- cant make blood, connective tissue, myelin, pigment and bone
6
Q
CS
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- severe diarrhea (GREEN with fluids and gas bubbles)
- rough hair coat and depigmentation of hair around eyes
- weight loss, pic, anemia, osteoporosis
- decreased libido in bulls
- decreased fertility in cows
7
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Lab results
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- Increased molybdenum in blood and liver
- decreased copper in blood and liver
- decreased cytochrome oxidase activity
8
Q
Treatment
A
- Copper gylcinate SC
- Copper sulfate added to diet