Mineral Metabolism Phosphorus Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) PDF Download

MCQ 1: Phosphorous is required for the formation of

1. phospholipids
2. phosphoproteins
3. nucleic acids
4. all of above

MCQ 2: The absorption of the phosphorous along with calcium is promoted by the

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

MCQ 3: The reabsorption of the phosphate by the renal tubules is inhibited by the

1. Thyroid hormone
2. Parathyroid hormone
3. Adrenal gland
4. Pineal gland

MCQ 4: The amount of phosphate present in the serum is about

1. 3-4 mg/dl
2. 1-2 mg/dl
3. 3-6 mg/dl
4. 4-7 mg/dl

MCQ 5: In diabetes, the serum content of the organic phosphate is

1. low
2. high
3. lack phosphate
4. moderate