Silicon Flashcards
1
Q
sources of silicon
A
banana, green beans, root veg
whole grain, beer
2
Q
_____ and ____ inhibit absorption of silicon
A
dietery fiber and molybdenum inhibit absorption
3
Q
silicon is found in the blood in what form
A
free and bound
4
Q
function of silicon
A
bone, CT, cartilage formation, growth, dev
5
Q
silicon _____ collagen synthesis
A
stimulates
6
Q
silicon acts as a ______ agent contributing to structural integrity of CT
A
cross linking agent
7
Q
silicon is excreted in the
A
urine
8
Q
S&S in animals of deficiency
A
- small, less flexible bones
- decr femoral and vertebral mineral [ ] s
- skull deformation
- increase plasma phosphatase
- decreases bone collagen
- increases collagen break down
9
Q
clinical indication of silicon supplementation
A
brittle nail syndrome
10
Q
toxicity of Si present as
A
kidney stones
silicosis (silica dust = fibrosis of lungs)
11
Q
silicon decreases _____ absorption and increast _____ excretion
A
aluminum, aluminum
