Question

which of the following trace minerals participate in the bodys antioxidant defense systems?
check all that apply
lodine
manganese
chromium
zinc
selenium

Explanation:

• Iodine: Primarily involved in thyroid function, not antioxidant defense.
• Manganese: Aids in antioxidant enzyme systems (e.g., superoxide dismutase).
• Chromium: Involved in glucose metabolism, not antioxidant defense.
• Zinc: Supports antioxidant enzymes (e.g., superoxide dismutase) and immune function.
• Selenium: Part of glutathione peroxidase, a key antioxidant enzyme.

Answer:

Manganese, Zinc, Selenium (the checkboxes for Manganese, Zinc, and Selenium should be selected)