Deficiency of Trace Elements: Iron in the Body

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What is the consequence of a deficit in carbonic anhydrase, carboxypeptidase A and B, and alcohol dehydrogenase?

  • Enhanced skin health
  • Improved nail and hair growth
  • Increased energy levels
  • Slowing of growth (correct)

How does chromium impact insulin function?

  • Promotes insulin resistance
  • Enhances function of insulin by forming complexes with -SH groups of the cell membrane and A chain of insulin (correct)
  • Inhibits the secretion of insulin
  • Forms complexes with cell membrane phospholipids

What is a consequence of selenium deficiency?

  • Enhanced athletic performance
  • Increased risk of chronic fatigue syndrome (correct)
  • Improved cognitive function
  • Prevention of chronic fatigue syndrome

How can selenium deficiency be prevented in areas with endemic deficiencies?

<p>Artificial supplementation of soil with selenium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does cobalt play in the body?

<p>Component of some enzymes and vitamins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main form of iron in the body's transport system?

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

Which condition can be caused by a deficiency of iodine?

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

What is the recommended daily intake of iodine?

<p>200 μg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is a component of ceruloplasmin and is 98% bound to it?

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

Which manifestation is associated with iron deficiency?

<p>Hypochromic microcytic anemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main form of iron in hemoglobin?

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

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