Quick Biochemistry - Mineral Metabolism (Section 8)

  • 1
    What is the approximate BMR for healthy adult women, expressed in kcal per hour per square meter?
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    (B)
    36
  • 2
    Which group generally has a higher BMR?
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    (B)
    Men or women?
  • 3
    Which condition is associated with a decrease in BMR?
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    (B)
    Starvation
  • 4
    Which of the following typically results in an elevated BMR?
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    (D)
    Pregnancy
  • 5
    Which of the following conditions typically does NOT lead to a decreased BMR?
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    (A)
    Fever
  • 6
    In which of the following scenarios is BMR NOT typically elevated?
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    (C)
    Addison's disease
  • 7
    What is the approximate percentage of energy expenditure associated with the specific dynamic action of carbohydrates?
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    (A)
    5%
  • 8
    Approximately what percentage of energy expenditure is attributed to the specific dynamic action of proteins?
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    (D)
    30%
  • 9
    Which of the following is NOT considered an essential trace element?
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    (D)
    Cadmium
  • 10
    Through which bodily fluid is the largest amount of sodium typically eliminated?
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    (A)
    Urine
  • 11
    Which of the following is NOT a significant source of magnesium?
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    (C)
    Meat
  • 12
    Which of the following foods is a good source of iron compared to the others?
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    (D)
    Liver
  • 13
    In children with iron deficiency, how is the absorption of iron in the gastrointestinal tract affected?
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    (B)
    Double than in normal child
  • 14
    What is the primary way humans obtain fluoride?
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    (B)
    Water
  • 15
    Approximately how much copper is typically found in the body of a grown adult?
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    (C)
    100-150 mg
  • 16
    A blood concentration of 310-340 mg per 1000 ml is considered normal for which electrolyte?
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    (D)
    Sodium
  • 17
    What is the daily phosphorus requirement for an infant?
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    (A)
    240-400 mg
  • 18
    In which part of the body is the largest amount of zinc typically found?
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    (C)
    Skin
  • 19
    What is the typical concentration of chloride ions in cerebrospinal fluid, per 100 ml?
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    (B)
    440 mg
  • 20
    Approximately how much iron is in a typical adult's body?
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    (C)
    4-5 gm
  • 21
    Which dietary factor promotes phosphorus absorption?
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    (B)
    An acidic environment
  • 22
    What is the recommended daily intake of potassium for a healthy individual?
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    (D)
    4 grams
  • 23
    The absorption of calcium is reduced by a high dietary concentration of which of the following?
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    (C)
    Magnesium
  • 24
    In which of the following locations is the highest concentration of calcium typically found?
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    (C)
    Muscle
  • 25
    Which vitamin contains cobalt as a crucial component?
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    (C)
    Vitamin B₁₂
  • 26
    What is the primary role of iodine in the human body?
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    (A)
    Thyroxine synthesis
  • 27
    Which vitamin deficiency is most likely associated with a hypochromic, normocytic anemia accompanied by increased iron stores in the bone marrow?
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    (C)
    Pyridoxine
  • 28
    A lack of copper can disrupt normal collagen formation by decreasing the activity of which enzyme?
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    (B)
    Lysyl oxidase
  • 29
    In what form is molecular iron (Fe) mainly stored within the body?
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    (D)
    In combination with ferritin
  • 30
    Which statement about calcium is NOT correct?
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    (B)
    It easily moves across the endoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells
  • 31
    Where is iron primarily absorbed?
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    (B)
    Duodenum and jejunum
  • 32
    What is the usual pathway for calcium elimination?
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    (C)
    Kidney and Intestine
  • 33
    Which muscle groups are impacted by low calcium levels?
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    (D)
    Skeletal muscles + smooth muscles + cardiac muscles
  • 34
    Transferrin belongs to which protein family?
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    (B)
    a-globulin
  • 35
    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Wilson's disease?
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    (D)
    Urinary excretion of Cu is decreased
  • 36
    In the case of excessive Vitamin D intake, which of the following describes the calcium levels?
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    (A)
    Both serum and urinary "Ca" are high
  • 37
    Approximately what percentage of potassium is found in extracellular fluid?
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    (A)
    1%
  • 38
    Which of the following is an iron-containing pigment?
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    (C)
    Hemasiderin
  • 39
    Which statement about Wilson's disease is incorrect?
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    (C)
    Arthritis
  • 40
    Which condition is associated with high serum iron and low iron-binding capacity?
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    (B)
    Sideroblastic anaemia
  • 41
    Which of the following medical issues would likely NOT improve with iron supplementation?
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    (D)
    Thalassemia minor
  • 42
    In individuals with hemochromatosis, what substance commonly accumulates within the liver?
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    (B)
    Iron
  • 43
    Which statement is correct regarding hypochromic anemia, excluding situations where it stems from iron deficiency?
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    (D)
    Iron therapy provides positive results
  • 44
    What element is found in cytosolic superoxide dismutase?
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    (C)
    Zn and Cu
  • 45
    An elevated blood calcium level might suggest which of these conditions?
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    (D)
    Hypervitaminosis D
  • 46
    Which of the following essential trace elements plays a role in the body's production of hemoglobin?
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    (D)
    Cu
  • 47
    Zinc is a component of which of the following enzymes?
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    (B)
    Carbonic anhydrase
  • 48
    The active transport of calcium is controlled by a compound produced in the kidneys. Which of the following is that compound?
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    (D)
    1, 25-di OH-Cholecalciferol
  • 49
    Ceruloplasmin demonstrates which of the following enzymatic functions?
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    (A)
    Ferroxidase
  • 50
    What is the primary positively charged ion found outside of cells?
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    (B)
    Na+