Quick Biochemistry - Mineral Metabolism (Section 3)

  • 1
    Which immunoglobulin exhibits the most potent antiviral effects?
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    (C)
    lg A
  • 2
    What is the approximate half-life of Ig A?
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    (A)
    6 days
  • 3
    What is the typical concentration of Ig A found in the blood?
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    (B)
    200 mg%
  • 4
    Which organs are responsible for eliminating calcium from the body?
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    (B)
    Kidney and intestine
  • 5
    What medical condition can result from a reduction in the ionized portion of calcium in the blood?
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    (A)
    Tetany
  • 6
    Elevated blood calcium levels might suggest the presence of which condition?
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    (D)
    Hypervitaminosis D
  • 7
    What is the standard range for phosphorus levels in the blood of an adult human?
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    (C)
    3-4.5 mg
  • 8
    An increase in the rate at which carbohydrates are metabolized typically causes a temporary decrease in the blood levels of which substance?
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    (B)
    Phosphate
  • 9
    In cases of rickets related to low phosphate levels, what is the potential lower limit for serum phosphate concentration?
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    (A)
    1-2 mg/100 ml
  • 10
    What is the typical range for blood phosphorus levels in children?
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    (D)
    4-7 mg/100 ml
  • 11
    A condition involving a kidney-related issue impacting phosphate reabsorption (resistant rickets) is characterized by
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    (C)
    A low blood phosphorous with elevated alkaline Phosphate
  • 12
    Approximately how many grams of magnesium are typically present in the human body?
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    (D)
    21
  • 13
    Iron is a key constituent of which of the following?
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    (A)
    Hemoglobin
  • 14
    What is the approximate daily iron requirement for a healthy adult male?
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    (B)
    10 mg
  • 15
    What is the typical concentration of protein-bound iron (PBI) in the plasma of males?
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    (A)
    120-140 µg/100 ml
  • 16
    In the case of iron deficiency anemia
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    (A)
    The plasma bound iron is low
  • 17
    What is the total iron content, roughly, of the human body?
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    (D)
    4-5 g
  • 18
    In the context of liver diseases, what might be observed regarding plasma iron components?
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    (A)
    Both the bound iron and total iron binding capacity of the plasma may be low
  • 19
    What is the suggested daily iron intake for women aged 18-55 years?
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    (D)
    15 mg
  • 20
    What percentage of the body's total iron is typically found in hemoglobin?
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    (D)
    60-70
  • 21
    In cases of a hypochromic microcytic anemia alongside elevated iron stores within bone marrow, which of the following is a possible cause?
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    (B)
    A response to pyridoxine
  • 22
    Which food is known to be a valuable provider of iron?
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    (A)
    Spinach
  • 23
    Among the options provided, which is the most effective dietary source of iron?
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    (A)
    Organ meats
  • 24
    What blood test result is commonly associated with Sideroblastic anemia?
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    (B)
    Increased serum iron and decreased iron binding capacity
  • 25
    In which condition is the body's iron absorption rate significantly amplified, exceeding normal levels by a factor of 2 to 10?
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    (A)
    Iron deficiency anemia
  • 26
    Where does the primary absorption of iron predominantly take place within the digestive system?
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    (A)
    Stomach and duodenum
  • 27
    Which of the following is an iron-containing compound that is not a porphyrin?
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    (A)
    Hemosiderin
  • 28
    Where is the majority of molecular iron stored within the body?
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    (C)
    Stored in the body in combination with ferritin
  • 29
    In individuals with hemochromatosis, what substance accumulates within the liver?
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    (A)
    Iron
  • 30
    What is the typical cause of acquired siderosis, also known as Bantu siderosis?
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    (A)
    Foods cooked in iron pots
  • 31
    What is the approximate range of copper present in the human body?
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    (B)
    100-150 mg
  • 32
    Roughly how much copper is typically found in muscles?
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    (C)
    64 mg
  • 33
    About how much copper is found in bones?
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    (D)
    23 mg
  • 34
    What is the typical serum concentration range for copper, measured in mg/100 ml?
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    (C)
    100-200
  • 35
    What is the typical serum concentration range for ceruloplasmin, measured in mg/100 ml?
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    (C)
    25-43
  • 36
    What is the recommended daily copper intake for adults?
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    (C)
    3.5-4.5 mg
  • 37
    Which of the following foods is the best source of copper?
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    (A)
    Liver
  • 38
    What metals are found within the cytosolic superoxide dismutase enzyme?
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    (B)
    Cu2+ and Zn2+
  • 39
    A copper deficiency would lead to reduced activity in which enzyme?
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    (A)
    Lysine oxidase
  • 40
    Which element is associated with toxicosis in Wilson's disease?
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    (B)
    Copper
  • 41
    In Wilson's disease, what is the primary issue regarding copper?
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    (A)
    Copper excretion in bile is impaired
  • 42
    Menke's disease is caused by a problem in the processing of which element?
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    (D)
    Copper
  • 43
    Menke's disease is an X-linked condition marked by what characteristic?
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    (C)
    Reduced plasma copper and ceruloplasmin
  • 44
    Which trace element is essential for the formation of hemoglobin?
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    (C)
    Copper
  • 45
    Approximately how much manganese is found in the entire body?
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    (D)
    10 mg
  • 46
    In blood, the typical range of manganese levels, measured in µg per 100 ml, is:
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    (D)
    4-20
  • 47
    What is the recommended daily intake of manganese through diet?
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    (B)
    2-5 mg
  • 48
    Which element is a component of mitochondrial superoxide dismutase?
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    (D)
    Manganese
  • 49
    What element is a component of mitochondrial pyruvate carboxylase?
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    (C)
    Manganese
  • 50
    What is the suggested daily dietary intake of molybdenum for a healthy adult?
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    (D)
    75-200 µg