Very Small Amounts of Minerals and Trace Minerals Are Needed

question 4

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.
-Stannous

• 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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Definitions:

Tissue

Groups of cells that have a similar structure and function within the body, such as muscle or nerve tissue.

Kaposi Sarcoma

A type of cancer that forms in the lining of blood and lymph vessels, often associated with HIV/AIDS and other immune deficiencies.

Metastasis

The spread of cancer cells from the original site to other parts of the body, forming new tumors.

Xerostomia

Medical term for dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.