Question 1

Which of the following elements is essential for the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells and is represented by the symbol Fe?

Accepted Answer

Iron (Fe)

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with hypothyroidism due to a deficiency in an element necessary for thyroid hormone production. Which element is most likely deficient?

Accepted Answer

Iodine (I)

Question 3

Which element, represented by the symbol K, is crucial for maintaining proper nerve and muscle function in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Potassium (K)

Question 4

A solution contains 0.5 mol of sodium chloride (NaCl). How many moles of sodium ions ($\mathrm{Na^+}$) are present in the solution?

Accepted Answer

$0.5$ mol

Question 5

Which element, with the symbol Mg, is a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions and is vital for ATP production?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium (Mg)

Question 6

A patient presents with muscle cramps and irregular heartbeat. Blood tests reveal low levels of an element with the symbol Ca. Which physiological process is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Blood clotting

Question 7

Which element, represented by the symbol Cl, is a major extracellular anion and helps maintain osmotic balance in the body?

Accepted Answer

Chlorine (Cl)

Question 8

If a compound contains both phosphorus (P) and oxygen (O), which of the following is a possible formula for a phosphate ion?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{PO_4^{3-}}$

Question 9

Which element, with the symbol Cu, is required for the proper function of enzymes involved in iron metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Copper (Cu)

Question 10

A water sample is tested and found to contain 0.1 mol of fluoride ions ($\mathrm{F^-}$). Which element is responsible for the presence of these ions?

Accepted Answer

Fluorine (F)

Question 11

Which element, symbolized as Se, is important for antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase?

Accepted Answer

Selenium (Se)

Question 12

A patient is found to have anemia due to a deficiency in the element with the symbol Mn. Which function is most likely impaired?

Accepted Answer

Enzyme activation

Question 13

Which element, represented by the symbol Na, is the primary cation in extracellular fluid and is essential for action potential generation?

Accepted Answer

Sodium (Na)

Question 14

Which element, with the symbol Mo, is required for the activity of enzymes involved in nitrogen metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Molybdenum (Mo)

Question 15

A deficiency in which element, symbolized as Cr, can lead to impaired glucose metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Chromium (Cr)

Question 16

Which element, represented by the symbol N, is a major component of amino acids and nucleic acids?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen (N)

Question 17

A patient is experiencing symptoms of osteoporosis. Which element, with the symbol Ca, is most likely deficient?

Accepted Answer

Calcium (Ca)

Question 18

Which element, symbolized as H, is the most abundant element in the universe and is a key component of water?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen (H)

Question 19

Which element, with the symbol P, is a major component of ATP and DNA?

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus (P)

Question 20

A patient is found to have high blood pressure due to excessive sodium intake. Which element is responsible for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Sodium (Na)

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