Minerals

Question: Manganese is needed for
[A].

normal bone structure

[B].

reproduction and functioning of central nervous system

[C].

both (a) and (b)

[D].

muscle strengthening

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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Question: Iodine is a part of thyroid hormone and is essential for the prevention of
[A].

goiter

[B].

osteoporosis

[C].

muscle weakness

[D].

diarrhea

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: Which of the following vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract?
[A].

Vitamin D

[B].

Vitamin E

[C].

Vitamin B12

[D].

Vitamin B6

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: Normal glucose metabolism requires
[A].

chromium

[B].

manganese

[C].

magnesium

[D].

calcium

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: An endemic disease of cardiomyopathy in children is attributed to
[A].

low Se in the environment

[B].

low intake of iron

[C].

high Se in the environment

[D].

high intake of iron

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: Chronic consumption of excess selenium can lead to
[A].

brittle hair and nails.

[B].

muscle weakness,

[C].

TPN

[D].

diarrhea.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: Consumption of which nutrient leads to the multiplication of oral bacteria?
[A].

Fat

[B].

Carbohydrate

[C].

Protein

[D].

Fluoride

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: Which of the following two beverages contribute 20 to 30 percent of our daily manganese intake?
[A].

Milk or tea

[B].

Cola or coffee

[C].

Tea or orange juice

[D].

Milk or orange juice

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: Examples of goitrogenic foods are __________ and __________ .
[A].

turnips and corn

[B].

rutabagas and okra

[C].

raw cabbage and turnips

[D].

cassava and lettuce

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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Question: Wilson’s disease is an example of __________ and Menkes’ syndrome is an example of __________ .
[A].

zinc deficiency; zinc toxicity

[B].

zinc toxicity; zinc deficiency

[C].

copper deficiency; copper toxicity

[D].

copper toxicity; copper deficiency

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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