Question

A 65-year-old male with type 2 diabetes is unable to consume foods, so he must be nourished by an intravenous feeding solution. This solution, however, lacked a particular trace mineral. As a result of receiving the defective solution, the individual experienced elevated blood glucose and elevated blood lipids. Based on this information, the defective feeding solution did not contain _________blank.

Multiple Choice

molybdenum


chromium


selenium


iodine

Answer 1

The symptoms described in the scenario, specifically elevated blood glucose and elevated blood lipids, suggest an issue related to insulin sensitivity and carbohydrate metabolism. Chromium is known to play a role in enhancing the action of insulin and may help regulate blood glucose levels.

Therefore, based on the information provided, the defective feeding solution likely did not contain **chromium**.