Mineral Metabolism - Mock Test 9

Question 81

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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Question 82

Iodine content of thyroid gland in an adult is about?

A) 1–3 mg B) 4–8 mg C) 10–15 mg D) 25–30 mg

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Question 83

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

A) 10–15 mg B) 20–25 mg C) 45–50 mg D) 75–100 mg

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Question 84

All of the following statements about bronzed diabetes are true except?

A) It is caused by excessive intake of copper B) Skin becomes pigmented C) There is damage to β cells of Islets of Langerhans D) Liver is damaged

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Question 85

Prolonged and severe iron deficiency can cause astrophy of epithelium of?

A) Oral cavity B) Oesophagus C) Stomach D) All of these

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Question 86

Iron deficiency causes?

A) Normocytic anaemia B) Microcytic anaemia C) Megaloblastic anaemia D) Pernicious anaemia

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Question 87

Relatively more iron is absorbed from?

A) Green leafy vegetables B) Fruits C) Whole grain cereals D) Organ meats

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Question 88

All the following are good sources of iron except?

A) Milk B) Meat C) Liver D) Kidney

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Question 89

All the following are good sources of iron except?

A) Milk B) Meat C) Liver D) Kidney

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Question 90

Daily iron requirement of a woman of reproductive age is about?

A) 1 mg B) 2 mg C) 10 mg D) 20 mg

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