What is a side effect of prolonged ingestion of excessive amounts of zinc supplements??
A) ?Iron toxicity due to increased ferritin synthesis.?
B) ?Zinc salt deposits in soft tissues such as the heart and kidneys.
C) ?Copper deficiency due to interference with copper absorption.
D) ?Mineral-binding protein deficiency due to a decrease in metallothionein production.
C
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Calcium-binding protein acts within the ____.?
A) ?kidneys B) ?intestine C) ?cortical bone D) ?trabecular bone
The most effective medications for suppressing gastric acid secretion are _____
a. antibiotics b. proton-pump inhibitors c. antacids d. NSAIDs e. steroids
Which of the following is MOST likely to occur if you were to consume too much calcium via the diet?
A. You would experience hypercalcemia. B. You would begin to produce kidney stones. C. Your absorption of other minerals would be reduced. D. Calcium deposits would accumulate in the soft tissues of the body.