Minerals

Question 1

Iron enters the cell via DMT1 and is held by _____.

Answer 1

Ferritin

Question 2

When the body needs iron, it exports iron via _____

Answer 2

Ferroportin

Question 3

The molecule _____ taxis Iron when it’s outside of the body. This is the basis of the Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)

Answer 3

Transferrin

Question 4

Hepcidin

Answer 4

When the body doesn’t need iron, Hepcidin inhibits Ferroportin to keep it trapped inside Ferritin.

Question 5

What happens to TIBC when Iron deficient?

Answer 5

The taxi goes up trying scoop iron from anywhere. (increase)

Question 6

Menke’s Disease

Answer 6

Wiry silvery hair, less growth, COPPER deficiency

Question 7

Wilson’s Disease

Answer 7

COPPER excess, Low Ceruloplasmin so the copper builds up and you get KAYSWER FLEISHER RINGS

Question 8

Ceruloplasmin

Answer 8

Taxis Copper from liver to tissue

Question 9

Metallothionen stores ____ and ____

Answer 9

Zinc and Copper

Question 10

____ deficiency can cause Dermatitis, alopecia, and Diarrhea known as Acrodermatitis. You might also affect Smell and taste and SLOW WOUND HEALING

Answer 10

Zinc

Question 11

Selenium toxicity presents with what 3 main things?

Answer 11

1. Garlic Breath
2. Hair loss
3. Nail Discoloration.

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Question 12

Cassava, Sweet potato, cabbage, cauliflower, and Brocolli are all _____

Answer 12

Goitrogens

Question 13

What mineral boosts the function of Insulin?

Answer 13

Chromium