Mineral Metabolism - Mock Test 23

Question 221

Wilson’s disease is a condition of toxicosis of?

A) Iron B) Copper C) Chromium D) Molybdenum

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Question 222

The deficiency of copper decreases the activity of the enzyme?

A) Lysine oxidase B) Lysine hydroxylase C) Tyrosine oxidase D) Proline hydroxylase

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Question 223

The richest source of copper is?

A) Liver B) Milk C) Legumes D) Green leafy vegetables

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Question 224

The normal serum concentration of ceruloplasmin in mg/100 ml varies between?

A) 5–10 B) 10–20 C) 25–43 D) 50–100

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Question 225

The amount of copper in bones is about?

A) 5 mg B) 10 mg C) 15 mg D) 23 mg

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Question 226

The amount of copper in muscles is about?

A) 10 mg B) 30 mg C) 64 mg D) 100 mg

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Question 227

An acquired siderosis-Bantu siderosis is due to?

A) Foods cooked in iron pots B) Diet high in phosphorous C) Diet high in calcium D) High fat diet

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Question 228

In hemochromatosis, the liver is infiltrated with?

A) Iron B) Copper C) Molybdenum D) Fats

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Question 229

The iron containing nonporphyrin is?

A) Hemosiderin B) Catalase C) Cytochrome C D) Peroxidase

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Question 230

Iron is mainly absorbed from?

A) Stomach and duodenum B) Ileum C) Caecum D) Colon

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