Question

1. 1. A copper deficiency will cause ---- in most species:

   a) low bone collagen strength

   b) low mineralization of bone

   c) abnormal calcium metabolism

   d) over mineralization of bones

   2. --- is the general feature of a manganese deficiency and is not usually diet but an ---

   a) skeletal defects, enzyme dysfunction

   b) poor reproduction, enzyme dysfunction

   c) anemia, enzyme dysfunction

   d) excess growth, , enzyme hyperfunction

   3. Loss of body magnesium from the loss of body fluids or malabsorption would mean patients with the following conditions would need to be evaluated for low magnesium levels in the body EXCEPT

   a) chronic vomiting

   b) chronic diarrhea

   c) intestinal fistula

   d) uncontrolled diabetes

   4. Fluoride is in one of the mineral salts of tooth enamel which is called ----

   a)Hydroxyaptite

   b)Hydroxyfluoraptite

   c)Dentin

   d)Enamel

Answer 1

Answer: (A) low bone collagen strength

( The deficiency of the copper causes brittle bones as well as greying of hair, fatigue etc. )

Answer: (A) skeletal defects, enzyme dysfunction

( The deficiency of maganese causes defects in skeleton as weak or poor bone as well as enzymes dysfunction.  

Answer: (C) Uncontrolled diabetes.

Answer: ( B) Hydroxyfluoraptite.