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Quick Biochemistry - Mineral Metabolism (Section 9)

1
Which positively charged ion is most abundant inside cells?
Answer
(A)
K+
2
What is a typical concentration range for potassium in blood serum?
Answer
(C)
3.9-5.0 mEq/L
3
What is the primary role of minerals in the human body?
Answer
(D)
All of these
4
Which of the following are functions of potassium?
Answer
(D)
All of these
5
Approximately how much calcium is recommended daily?
Answer
(C)
800 mg
6
What is a standard range for inorganic phosphorus in blood serum?
Answer
(B)
2.5-4.5 mg/100 ml
7
In which condition is the phosphorus level typically reduced?
Answer
(A)
In hyper thyroidism
8
What is the function of ferritin?
Answer
(C)
It is the stored form of iron
9
What is the nature of ceruloplasmin?
Answer
(C)
Both A and B
10
Which of the following describes the role of copper?
Answer
(D)
All of these
11
Which of the following enzymes contains zinc as a necessary component?
Answer
(D)
Any of the above
12
What health issue arises from consuming too much fluorine?
Answer
(A)
Excessive intake of fluorine
13
In what form is iron typically found within transferrin?
Answer
(B)
Ferric form
14
The creation of hemoglobin relies on the presence of what two elements?
Answer
(C)
Iron and Copper