Vitamins and Minerals

Question 1

Deficiency in which vitamin may occur in carcinoid syndrome

Answer 1

Niacin.

Shunting of niacin to serotonin synthesis

Question 2

Copper is a component of these enzymes.

Answer 2

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Lysyl oxidase
Dopamine-b-hydroxylase
Tyrosinase
Cytochrome c oxidase

Question 3

Deficiency in this mineral along with infection with a virulent strain of Coxsackie virus causes cardiomyopathy

Answer 3

Selenium

Disease is called Keshan disease

Question 4

Deficiency in this vitamin causes spinocerebellar degeneration

Answer 4

Vitamin E

Question 5

Which vitamin is used as a co-enzyme in:
A. Carboxylation reactions
B. Decarboxylation reactions

Answer 5

A. Biotin

B. Thiamine

Question 6

This mineral is a component of glutathione peroxidase

Answer 6

Selenium

Question 7

This mineral is a component of enzymes, principally oxidases

Answer 7

Zinc

Question 8

Excessive intake of this mineral can interfere with thyroid hormone synthesis

Answer 8

Calcium

Question 9

Catalyst in hemoglobin formation; essential in production of RBC and required for absorption of Fe

Answer 9

Copper

Question 10

Constituent of enzymes in CO2 exchange and CHON hydrolysis

Answer 10

Zinc