Match Each Mineral with a Representative Enzyme and the Physiological

question 41

Multiple Choice

Match each mineral with a representative enzyme and the physiological roles for which that mineral is important.
-copper

• A)superoxide dismutase and brain and CNS function
• B)myeloperoxidase and amino acid metabolism
• C)carbonic anhydrase and sexual maturation
• D)dopamine monooxygenase and synthesis of neurotransmitters
• E)glutathione peroxidase and protection from oxidant damage

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Definitions:

Superior Phrenic Artery

An artery that supplies blood to the superior part of the diaphragm.

Subclavian Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the upper limbs and parts of the brain and thorax.

Internal Carotid Artery

An essential artery responsible for providing blood to the brain, eyes, and various regions of the head.

External Iliac Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the lower limbs, branching off from the common iliac artery.