trace: chromium & iodine Flashcards
1
Q
chromium (UT) functions to help with ___ ____ & binding
A
insulin secretion
2
Q
chromium supplements do NOT help with ____
A
diabetes
3
Q
pt with chromium def will experience ___ ___, while tox will experience skin lesions or cancer
A
insulin resistance
4
Q
high levels of chromium are found in yeast, ____, liver and potatoes
A
oysters
5
Q
iodine (UT) is req for synth of the thyroid hormones ___ and ___
A
T4
T3
6
Q
iodine is mc found in seafood and ___ salt
A
iodized
7
Q
- proteins in food that bind iodine, prohibiting absorp
- found in cabbage, turnips, soy, etc - inactivated by cooking
A
goitrogens
8
Q
iodine def is a risk for those in developing nations, and present as ____ or ____ if in utero
A
goiter
cretinism
9
Q
two symptoms of iodine toxicity
A
HYPOthyroidism
burning mouth/throat
