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Minerals and trace elements
drspleen - 03-04-11 23:04
Dietary deficiency of which of the following minerals or trace elements results in dilated cardiomyopathy?
drspleen - 03-04-11 23:04
Dietary deficiency of which of the following minerals or trace elements results in dilated cardiomyopathy?
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: Minerals and trace elements babbu5508 - 03-04-11 23:19 My answer is: e.
Dietary deficiency of which of the following minerals or trace elements results in dilated cardiomyopathy...copper...
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Re: Minerals and trace elements sudha2015 - 03-06-11 02:08 My answer is: d.
Dietary deficiency of which of the following minerals or trace elements results in dilated cardiomyopathy?
a. Fluoride
b. Tin
c. Selenium
d. Zinc
e. Copper
ans d
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Re: Minerals and trace elements
drspleen - 03-07-11 23:11 Correct Answer: c. Selenium
Explanation: Selenium is primarily used by heart. Dietary deficiency results in dilated cardiomyopath (keshan disease). Selenium is also a cofactor for Glutathione peroxidase and enzyme cofactor in the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3.
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Re: Minerals and trace elements babbu5508 - 03-19-11 19:03 many thanks for the explanation..veryuseful info..
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Re: Minerals and trace elements drspleen - 03-22-11 15:30 Selenium is primarily used by heart. Dietary deficiency results in dilated cardiomyopath (keshan disease). Selenium is also a cofactor for Glutathione peroxidase and enzyme cofactor in the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3.
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