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1

Iron is rapidly depleted from the body during:
A)vigorous exercise.
B)high calcium absorption.
C)weight loss.
D)blood loss.
2

Ceruloplasmin:
A)acts primarily in the cells of the muscles.
B)converts hemoglobin to myoglobin.
C)changes Fe2+ to Fe3+.
D)contains zinc.
3

Most of the iron in the red blood cells is located in
A)ferritin.
B)myoglobin.
C)hemoglobin.
D)cytochromes.
4

Iron absorption from plant sources can be increased by __________ in the meal.
A)phytic acid
B)vitamin C and meat
C)phosphates
D)dietary fiber
5

Which of the following foods provides non-heme iron?
A)eggs
B)milk
C)vegetables
D)meats
E)all the above
6

Ferritin and hemosiderin are
A)storage forms of iron.
B)other forms of hemoglobin.
C)the iron-protein carriers in the blood.
D)types of red blood cells.
7

If an adult male is anemic, a cause physicians initially suspect is:
A)a bleeding ulcer.
B)cirrhosis of the liver.
C)a poor diet.
D)kidney disease.
8

High intakes of iron in certain people can lead to:
A)anemia.
B)liver damage.
C)hypertension.
D)nerve damage.
9

Milk is a good source of iron.
A)True
B)False
10

The most reliable food source of zinc is:
A)meats and seafood.
B)orange juice.
C)dark green vegetables.
D)iodized salt.
11

Taste sensitivity has been shown to be altered in a(n) __________ deficiency.
A)iron
B)iodide
C)selenium
D)zinc
12

The enzyme superoxide dismutase can contain copper, manganese, and zinc. The function of the enzyme is
A)to increase blood cholesterol.
B)to protect whole grain cereals from rancidity.
C)as an important scavenger of free radicals, thus protecting the lipid components of the cell.
D)to maintain acid-base balance in the blood
13

Two important neurotransmitters, norepinephrine and dopamine, depend on a ______________ -containing enzyme for synthesis.
A)copper
B)TSH
C)zinc
D)iodide
14

Which of the following is not associated with antioxidant systems?
A)thiamin
B)vitamin C
C)vitamin E
D)selenium
15

Iodide deficiency results in:
A)anemia.
B)scurvy.
C)osteomalacia.
D)goiter.
16

Raw goitrogenic foods can inhibit iodide metabolism. Examples of goitrogenic foods are
A)cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower.
B)yogurt, buttermilk, and cheese.
C)chips, olives, and dill pickles.
D)beef, poultry, and fish.
17

The fluoridation of public drinking water is
A)responsible for a 40% to 60% reduction in dental caries in children.
B)more expensive than fluoride mouthwash.
C)not as effective as fluoridated toothpaste.
D)the typical cause of tooth mottling.
18

In humans, impaired glucose tolerance, elevated blood cholesterol and elevated blood triglycerides are associated with a dietary deficiency in:
A)iron.
B)manganese.
C)molybdenum.
D)chromium.
19

In the body, iron is found
A)in the liver
B)in the blood
C)in muscle tissue
D)in every living cell
20

The most common deficiency disease in the world is
A)pernicious anemia
B)iron deficiency anemia
C)osteoporosis
D)goiter
21

The primary factor determining iron absorption is
A)age
B)gender
C)amount of heme iron in the diet
D)the body's need for iron
22

Iron is stored in the liver as
A)red blood cells
B)hemosiderin
C)apoferritin
D)ferritin
23

A clinical symptom of iron-deficiency anemia is
A)fatigue
B)pale skin
C)intolerance to cold temperatures
D)all the above
24

Dietary deficiency of ________ is associated with retarded growth and inadequate sexual development in humans.
A)iron
B)iodide
C)selenium
D)zinc
25

Symptoms of a copper deficiency in humans include
A)anemia
B)inadequate growth
C)bone loss
D)all the above







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