Copper in Human Body
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What is the total amount of copper present in the human body?

  • 150 mg
  • 100 mg (correct)
  • 50 mg
  • 200 mg

Which of the following is NOT a copper-containing enzyme?

  • Lactase (correct)
  • Lysyl oxidase
  • Ceruloplasmin
  • Cytochrome c

What is the approximate percentage of dietary copper that is absorbed?

  • 30%
  • 10% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 20%

What is the name of the copper-containing protein found in the liver?

<p>Hepatocuprein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary route of copper excretion?

<p>Bile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is zinc-dependent and has antioxidant activity?

<p>Extracellular superoxide dismutase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ceruloplasmin?

<p>To promote the oxidation of ferrous ion to ferric form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of zinc in insulin storage in the beta cells of the pancreas?

<p>It stabilizes the hormone molecule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the zinc-containing protein found in saliva that is important for taste sensation?

<p>Gusten (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common manifestation of zinc deficiency?

<p>Alopecia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the recessive disorder characterized by defective zinc absorption and inflammation around the mouth, nose, and fingers?

<p>Acrodermatitis enteropathica (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of zinc in the formation of a plaque in Alzheimer's disease?

<p>It binds with amyloid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of copper deficiency in regards to iron metabolism?

<p>Impaired iron transport (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of anemia in copper deficiency?

<p>Microcytic normochromic anemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of copper in hemoglobin synthesis?

<p>Synthesis of heme (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Menke's kinky hair syndrome?

<p>X-linked defect, affecting only male children (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of copper deficiency on elastin?

<p>Abnormal cross-linking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of copper deficiency on the cardiovascular system?

<p>Both A and B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of copper deficiency on melanin formation?

<p>Decreased melanin formation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Menke's kinky hair syndrome?

<p>Injections of copper salts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of copper deficiency on brain function?

<p>Decreased cognitive function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of hair growth in copper deficiency?

<p>Alternate white patches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Manganese is primarily excreted through which of the following?

<p>Bile (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein is responsible for carrying manganese in the blood?

<p>Transmanganin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to manganese absorption in the presence of iron?

<p>It decreases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following enzymes is NOT activated by manganese?

<p>Lactate dehydrogenase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of manganese deficiency on bone and cartilage?

<p>Impaired growth and skeletal deformities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the majority of copper found in the body?

<p>Liver, bone marrow, brain, kidney, heart, and hair (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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