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26 Cards in this Set
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What does ESADDI stand for?
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Estimated safe and adequate daily dietary intake
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This mineral is essential for the formation of RBC's and connective tissue. It also functions as a catalyst in the formation of collagen.
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Copper
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Copper absorption occurs in the ______ & ______.
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stomach & upper small intestine.
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Coppor is stored in the ____.
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Liver
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The richest source of copper includes:
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shellfish, oysters, crabs, liver, nuts, sesame and sunflower seeds, legumes, and cocoa.
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True or False
Copper toxicosis is seldom encountered |
True
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This mineral can be taken orally as an emetic.
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Copper
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When large amounts of copper accumulate in the lier, kidney, brain, and cornea, this disease is the result.
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Wilsons Disease
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A brown ring around the cornea due to the accumulation of copper.
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Kayser-Fleischer ring
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If you are on an IV for food or taking too much zinc, this may cause a ____ deficiency.
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copper
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Low WBC may be caused from this mineral deficiency.
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Copper
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This mineral mainly functions as an antioxidant.
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Selenium
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Selenium is important for ____ metabolism and protects the liver from ______.
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Iodine & cirrhosis
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This vitamin decreases the need for selenium.
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vitamin E
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Cirrhosis of the liver is asociated with this mineral.
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Selenium
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__________ (a form of cardiomyopathy) is a condition caused by the deficiency of selenium.
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Keshan disease
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This mineral is involved in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
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Chromium
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A deficiency of chromiam can cause ____ and is associated with ____.
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insulin resistance & coronary artery disease
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Chromium can be found in ?
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Meats, whole grain cerals, thyme, and black pepper.
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Chromium toxicity is caused by _____.
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Industrial exposure
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The highest concentration of manganese is found in ____ & ____.
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bones and glands.
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The function of this mineral is for optimal bone matrix developement.
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Manganese
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The dust of this mineral can cause a syndrome similiar to parkinsonism called ___.
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1. Manganese
2. Manganese Madness |
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This mineral functions as an enzyme cofactor and may be cariostatic.
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Molybdenum.
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Excessive intakes of molybdenum can result in ________ and ______.
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reproductive abnormalities and kidnet damage in animals.
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Consumption of large quantities of molybdenum may result in ______.
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Copper deficiency.
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