Date: 21-03-2020

Spring Vacation Assignment no. 5

Topic: Minerals
By: Dr. Taha A. Khan

MCQS
1. Daily iron requirement of an adult man is about
(A) 1 mg (B) 5 mg
(C) 10 mg (D) 18 mg
2. Daily iron requirement of a woman of reproductive age is about
(A) 1 mg (B) 2 mg
(C) 10 mg (D) 20 mg
3. All the following are good sources of iron except
(A) Milk (B) Meat
(C) Liver (D) Kidney
4. Relatively more iron is absorbed from
(A) Green leafy vegetables
(B) Fruits
(C) Whole grain cereals
(D) Organ meats
5. Iron absorption from a mixed diet is about
(A) 1–5 % (B) 5–10 %
(C) 20–25 % (D) 25–50 %

VIVA QUESTION
1. Iron deficiency causes what type of anemia?
2. Prolonged and severe iron deficiency can cause astrophy of epithelium of ?
3. Bronzed diabetes is casued by which mineral?
4. The total amount of iodine in the body of an average adult is?
5. Iron is transported in blood in the form of?

KEY
MCQS:
1. C Harper 30E 541
2. D Harper 30E 541
3. A Harper 30E 541
4. D Harper 30E 541
5. B Harper 30E 541
VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. Microcytic anaemia Harper 30E 541
2. Oral cavity, Oesophagus, Stomach Harper 30E 541
3. It is caused by excessive intake of copper Harper 30E 676
4. 45–50 mg Harper 30E 510
5. Transferrin Harper 30E 541