other 3 trace minerals

Question 1

What are some functions of Zn?

Answer 1

• cofactor for 300+ enzymes (including SOD)
• folate digestion
• immune function
• bone formation

Question 2

What mineral is part of Metallothionein?

Answer 2

Zn

Question 3

What are good sources of Zn?

Answer 3

oysters, seafood, meat

Question 4

What deficiency do you have if you have a diminished taste mechanism? also dermatitis?

Answer 4

Zn

Question 5

What symptom is seen with Zn toxicity?

Answer 5

metallic taste in mouth

Question 6

Zn is required for digestion of ____ and ____.

Answer 6

folate and protein

Question 7

Zn is required to release what from the liver?

Answer 7

vit. A

Question 8

What compound decreases zinc absorption?

Answer 8

folic acid

Question 9

What mineral is part of ceruloplasmia - iron transport?

Answer 9

Cu

Question 10

What are 2 other functions of Cu?

Answer 10

• cofactor for superoxide, catecholamines, serotonin
• synthesis of ATP( cytochrome C)
• cross linking of collagen

Question 11

Cytochrome C contains __ copper atoms per molecule.

Answer 11

3

Question 12

What are good sources of Cu?

Answer 12

liver and oysters

Question 13

What is the disease associated with Cu deficiency?

Answer 13

Menkes syndrome

Question 14

What are symptoms seen with Cu deficiency?

Answer 14

• anemia
• skin/hair depigmentation
• neutropenia (impaired immunity)

Question 15

A Kayser-Fleischer ring is seen around cornea in what disease? due to toxicity of what?

Answer 15

wilson’s disease; Cu tox.

Question 16

Supplements of ______decrease copper absorption, while _______ supplements increase copper excretion.

Answer 16

Zn; molybdenum

Question 17

Whats the major function of F?

Answer 17

strengthens teeth by reducing cavities

Question 18

Sources of F?

Answer 18

fluoridated water/toothpaste and tea

Question 19

What is a symptom of F deficiency?

Answer 19

dental caries

Question 20

Whats a F toxicity called?

Answer 20

Fluorosis

Question 21

What are signs of Fluorosis?

Answer 21

mottling of teeth, pitting of bones