Ultra Trace Minerals

Question 1

(5) ultra trace minerals

Answer 1

selenium
manganese
iodide
chromium
molybdenum

Question 2

function of chromium

Answer 2

insulin secretion

Question 3

chromium deficiency

Answer 3

insulin resistance

Question 4

iodide function

Answer 4

thyroid hormone (T4 and T3)

Question 5

iodide deficiency

Answer 5

goiter

Question 6

iodide toxicity (2)

Answer 6

burning mouth

hypothyroidism

Question 7

function of molybdenum is ______ for _____ & ______

Answer 7

cofactor
S metabolism
uric acid synthesis

Question 8

molybdenum toxicity

Answer 8

gout (excessive uric acid production)

Question 9

best source of molybdenum

Answer 9

plants

Question 10

best source of manganese

Answer 10

plants

Question 11

function of manganese is ______ in _______

Answer 11

superoxide dismutase

mitochondria

Question 12

toxicity of manganese

Answer 12

tremors (minors)

Question 13

function of selenium is _____ for ____ & _____

Answer 13

cofactor
T4 and T3
glutathione peroxidase

Question 14

best source of selenium

Answer 14

brazil nuts

Question 15

symptom of selenosis

Answer 15

brittle nails

Question 16

selenium deficiency is prevalent in _____ and depends on _____

Answer 16

china

soil content

Question 17

selenium deficiency that’s symptom is osteoarthritis

Answer 17

kashin-beck

Question 18

selenium deficiency that’s symptom is heart disease in kids

Answer 18

keshan’s disease