chapter 13 quiz questions

Which of the following are symptoms of zinc deficiency?

All of the options are symptoms of zinc deficiency: -Growth retardation -Impaired immune response -Central nervous system damage

Which of the following can be caused by iron defiency?

Anemia

Which of the following is the best food source for fluoride?

Fluoridated tap water

What is the most important role of selenium in the body?

It acts as an antioxidant

Which of the following would most likely result from an excessive intake of iodine?​

​Thyroid gland enlargement

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron transport?​

​Transferrin in the blood carries iron to the bone marrow

Which of the following is a feature of iodide utilization?​

Both a deficiency and a toxicity may lead to enlargement of the thyroid gland

Which of the following is the most common cause of dental fluorosis?

Swallowing fluoride-containing dental products

Which of the following foods provides heme iron, which has higher bioavailability than non-heme iron?​

​Chicken

Which of the following is known to enhance iron absorption?​

​Foods containing vitamin C

Which of the following would be the most appropriate food source of iodine for a lacto-ovo vegetarian?​

​Iodized table salt

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron utilization?​

​Most of the body's iron is recycled

Which of the following nutrients can play a role as antioxidants in the body?

​Selenium

Which of the following is a symptom of iron deficiency?​

Impaired energy metabolism

Deficiency of what trace mineral can cause anemia?

Iron

Which of the following accurately describes iron homeostasis?

Iron homeostasis is controlled at the point of absorption

Which of the following is a characteristic of the trace minerals?​

The human body only needs a small amounts for optimal functioning