Mineral Metabolism - Mock Test 8

Question 71

Zinc is a cofactor for?

A) Acid phosphatase B) Alkaline phosphatase C) Amylase D) Lipase

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Question 72

The total amount of zinc in an average adult is?

A) 0.25–0.5 gm B) 0.5–1.0 gm C) 1.5–2.0 gm D) 2.5–5.0 gm

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Question 73

Which of the following statements about Menke’s disease are true?

A) It is an inherited disorder of copper metabolism B) It occurs only in males C) Plasma copper is increased in it D) Hair becomes steely and kinky in it

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Question 74

All the following statements about Wilson’s disease are correct except?

A) It is a genetic disease B) The defect involves copper-dependent P-type ATPase C) Copper is deposited in liver, basal ganglia and around cornea D) Plasma copper level is increased in it

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Question 75

All the following statements about ceruloplasmin are correct except?

A) It is a copper-containing protein B) It possesses oxidase activity C) It is synthesised in intestinal mucosa D) Its plasma level is decreased inWilson’s disease

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Question 76

Daily requirement of copper in adults is about?

A) 0.5 mg B) 1 mg C) 2.5 mg D) 5 mg

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Question 77

Copper deficiency can cause?

A) Polycythaemia B) Leukocytopenia C) Thrombocytopenia D) Microcytic anaemia

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Question 78

The total amount of copper in the body of an average adult is?

A) 1 gm B) 500 mg C) 100 mg D) 10 mg

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Question 79

All the following statements about endemic goiter are true except?

A) It occurs in areas where soil and water have low iodine content B) It leads to enlargement of thyroid gland C) It results ultimately in hyperthyroidism D) It can be prevented by consumption of iodised salt

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Question 80

Consumption of iodised salt is recommended in?

A) Patients with hyperthyroidism B) Patients with hypothyroidism C) Pregnant women D) Goitre belt areas

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