Minerals

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What hormone is produced from kidneys and heart?

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Which of the following minerals are essential for the formation of bones and teeth?

1. Iron

2. Calcium

3. Phosphorous

4. Sodium

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Question 16

'Minerals and vitamins are needed in very small quantities by our body as compared to other components, yet they are an important part of a balanced diet.' Explain the statement.

Q. Why is it recomended to wash vegetables before cutting?

Q. Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of___.

Q. List of deficiency disease and it's symptom

Q. The food items rich in iron are

1. Meat
2. Apple
3. Oil
4. Dates

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Minerals are energy sources for the body.

1. True

2. False

Q. A child is suffering from a deficiency disease. He shows the following symptoms.
1) Swelling of gums
2) Swelling of joints
3) Bleeding of gums
Identify the deficiency disease, deficient nutrient and food source of the nutrient and select the correct option.

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What are trace minerals?

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Why do we need mineral salts?

Q.

Why do people living in hilly areas suffer from simple goitre?

Q. are required by the body in small quantities.

1. Protein
2. Fats
3. Minerals
4. Roughages

Q.

Which is true of thyrocalcitonin?

1. Produced by parathyroid, decreases Ca in ECF

2. Produced by thyroid, decreases Ca in ECF

3. Produced by parathyroid, increases Ca in ECF

4. Produced by thyroid, increases Ca in ECF

Q.

Give reason.

People living in the hilly areas often have swollen necks.

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Which of the following is a rich source of sodium?

1. Seafood

2. Common salt

3. Banana

4. Jaggery

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Given below is set with four terms. In the set, a term is an odd one that cannot be grouped in the same category to which the other three belong. Identify the odd one in the set and name the category to which the remaining three belong.

Haemophilia, colour blindness, albinism, night blindness.

Q.

Which of the following nutrients is not present in milk?

1. Protein

2. Vitamin-C

3. Calcium

4. Vitamin-D

Q. Which of the following minerals is responsible for building strong bones and teeth?

1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Phosphorus
4. Iodine

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The mineral ion needed for the formation of blood clot is:

1. Potassium

2. Sodium

3. Calcium

4. Iron

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When is an element said to be deficient in plants regarding critical concentration?

Q.

Blood contains a red-coloured pigment called……………….

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Does the human body need gold?

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Night Blindness is caused due to deficiency of ________.

Q. Identify the inorganic substances required by the body in small quantity.

1. Vitamins
2. Proteins
3. Minerals
4. Carbohydrates

Q. Diseases that are caused due to the lack of nutrients are called deficiency diseases.

1. True
2. False

Q.

Which vitamins can be toxic when consumed in excess?

Q. a) What is deficiency disease?

b) Name the deficiency disease caused due to
proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

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Which of the following group of minerals is required by our body?

1. Calcium, Phosphorus, Iodine

2. Iodine, Potassium, Magnesium

3. Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Iron

4. All of these

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Is magnesium a trace mineral?