Mineral Metabolism Calcium Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) PDF Download

MCQ 1: The synthesis of the specific calcium binding protein in the intestinal cells is induced by the

1. calcitonin
2. calcitriol
3. thyroid
4. parathyroid

MCQ 2: The calcitonin secreted by the perifollicular cells of the

1. thyroid glands
2. parathyroid glands
3. adrenal gland
4. pineal gland

MCQ 3: The molecular weight of the parathyroid hormone is about

1. 20000
2. 95000
3. 80000
4. 75000

MCQ 4: The amount of serum calcium that is present in association with citrate and phosphate is about

1. 2 mg/dl
2. 3 mg/dl
3. 1 mg/dl
4. 5 mg/dl

MCQ 5: The amount of calcium present in the teeth and bones is approximately

1. 97%
2. 99%
3. 100%
4. 93%