nickel Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What does nickel bind to once absorbed?
A
Albumin or amino acids
2
Q
What does nickel compete with in the body?
A
Iron
3
Q
List three sources of nickel exposure.
A
- Inhalation
- Ingestion
- Water/drinks
4
Q
What is a common source of high nickel exposure?
A
Stainless steel manufacturing
5
Q
High nickel exposure can lead to deficiencies in which minerals?
A
- Iron
- Copper
- Zinc
- Iodine
6
Q
What are some acute toxicity symptoms of nickel?
A
- Contact dermatitis
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Nausea
- Delayed tachycardia/palpitations
7
Q
What skin condition can chronic exposure to nickel cause?
A
Itchy rash on hands and rest of body
8
Q
What is a treatment for nickel exposure?
A
- NAC
- Zinc
- Iron therapy
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
9
Q
Fill in the blank: High nickel exposure can cause _______ deficiencies.
A
[iron, copper, zinc, iodine]
