Very Small Amounts of Minerals and Trace Minerals Are Needed

question 18

Multiple Choice

Very small amounts of minerals and trace minerals are needed to maintain optimal health. As with all nutrients, deficiencies and excesses of one mineral affect absorption and utilization of the others. The dental hygienist should understand and appreciate the relationships between nutrients present in calcified structures and optimal oral health. Match the nutrient or disorder with its appropriate action or result.
-Causes copper deficiency

• A)Keshan disease
• B)Excess selenium
• C)Tin
• D)Copper
• E)Aluminum
• F)Manganese
• G)Excess molybdenum
• H)Chromium
• I)Selenium

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