Question 1

Athletes commonly believe that the trace mineral ________ helps improve muscle mass and strength despite lack of research evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) chromium 
B) zinc 
C) manganese 
D) selenium 
A) chromium 
B) zinc 
C) manganese 
D) selenium

Question 2

Iodide in the blood is trapped by the

Accepted Answer

A) pancreas and incorporated into insulin. 
B) adrenal glands and incorporated into aldosterone. 
C) pituitary gland and incorporated into calcitonin. 
D) thyroid gland and incorporated into thyroxine. 
A) pancreas and incorporated into insulin. 
B) adrenal glands and incorporated into aldosterone. 
C) pituitary gland and incorporated into calcitonin. 
D) thyroid gland and incorporated into thyroxine.

Question 3

In iron-deficiency anemia,the red blood cells are usually classified as

Accepted Answer

A) macrocytic and normochromic. 
B) microcytic and hypochromic. 
C) normocytic and hyperchromic. 
D) megaloblastic. 
A) macrocytic and normochromic. 
B) microcytic and hypochromic. 
C) normocytic and hyperchromic. 
D) megaloblastic.

Question 4

Individuals with Wilson's disease overaccumulate ________ in the liver and brain.

Accepted Answer

A) iodine 
B) selenium 
C) copper 
D) manganese 
A) iodine 
B) selenium 
C) copper 
D) manganese

Question 5

Cancers can metastasize to distant parts of the body via the blood or lymph to form invasive tumors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Zinc can induce the synthesis of metallothionein,which

Accepted Answer

A) is the primary protein carrier of zinc in the blood. 
B) can hinder the absorption of zinc from the intestinal cell. 
C) is the storage form of zinc in the liver. 
D) is a zinc-containing enzyme in the antioxidant defense network. 
A) is the primary protein carrier of zinc in the blood. 
B) can hinder the absorption of zinc from the intestinal cell. 
C) is the storage form of zinc in the liver. 
D) is a zinc-containing enzyme in the antioxidant defense network.

Question 7

The transport of iron out of the intestinal cell for incorporation into serum transferrin is aided by the protein

Accepted Answer

A) insulin. 
B) myoglobin. 
C) ferroportin. 
D) thyroxine. 
A) insulin. 
B) myoglobin. 
C) ferroportin. 
D) thyroxine.

Question 8

Iron is stored in the liver as

Accepted Answer

A) hephaestin. 
B) heparin. 
C) ceruloplasmin. 
D) ferritin. 
A) hephaestin. 
B) heparin. 
C) ceruloplasmin. 
D) ferritin.

Question 9

All community water systems in the United States are currently fluoridated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following population groups is at highest risk of iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) post-menopausal women 
B) weight-training athletes 
C) premature infants 
D) male college students 
A) post-menopausal women 
B) weight-training athletes 
C) premature infants 
D) male college students

Question 11

Hemoglobin,cytochromes,and myoglobin all contain

Accepted Answer

A) selenium. 
B) zinc. 
C) iron. 
D) iodine. 
A) selenium. 
B) zinc. 
C) iron. 
D) iodine.

Question 12

A deficiency of dietary iodine is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) osteoporosis. 
B) goiter. 
C) dental caries. 
D) decreased glucose tolerance. 
A) osteoporosis. 
B) goiter. 
C) dental caries. 
D) decreased glucose tolerance.

Question 13

The mineral that partly "spares" the antioxidant vitamin E is

Accepted Answer

A) copper. 
B) selenium. 
C) chromium. 
D) iodide. 
A) copper. 
B) selenium. 
C) chromium. 
D) iodide.

Question 14

Approximately 90% of dietary manganese is absorbed and then transported by transferrin to the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which type of dietary iron is most efficiently absorbed?

Accepted Answer

A) non-heme iron 
B) elemental iron 
C) heme iron 
D) All these forms of iron are absorbed equally. 
A) non-heme iron 
B) elemental iron 
C) heme iron 
D) All these forms of iron are absorbed equally.

Question 16

Marginal deficiencies of zinc and copper may be of concern in some population groups in the U.S.even if they do not result in physical symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Zinc functions as a part of

Accepted Answer

A) immune function. 
B) antioxidant defense. 
C) DNA and RNA synthesis. 
D) Zinc is involved in all of these functions. 
A) immune function. 
B) antioxidant defense. 
C) DNA and RNA synthesis. 
D) Zinc is involved in all of these functions.

Question 18

Hemochromatosis is

Accepted Answer

A) a form of anemia common in female athletes. 
B) a genetic condition causing excess absorption of dietary iron. 
C) a type of erythrocyte that carries extra iron. 
D) a genetic form of iron deficiency. 
A) a form of anemia common in female athletes. 
B) a genetic condition causing excess absorption of dietary iron. 
C) a type of erythrocyte that carries extra iron. 
D) a genetic form of iron deficiency.

Question 19

When body cells need more iron,the number of transferrin receptors on the cell surface

Accepted Answer

A) increases. 
B) decreases. 
C) remains unchanged. 
A) increases. 
B) decreases. 
C) remains unchanged.

Question 20

Which of the following is the leading type of cancer in males and females?

Accepted Answer

A) brain 
B) liver 
C) lung 
D) colon 
A) brain 
B) liver 
C) lung 
D) colon

Athletes commonly believe that the trace mineral ________ helps improve muscle mass and strength despite lack of research evidence.

Iodide in the blood is trapped by the

In iron-deficiency anemia,the red blood cells are usually classified as

Individuals with Wilson's disease overaccumulate ________ in the liver and brain.

Cancers can metastasize to distant parts of the body via the blood or lymph to form invasive tumors.

Zinc can induce the synthesis of metallothionein,which

The transport of iron out of the intestinal cell for incorporation into serum transferrin is aided by the protein

Iron is stored in the liver as

All community water systems in the United States are currently fluoridated.

Which of the following population groups is at highest risk of iron-deficiency anemia?

Hemoglobin,cytochromes,and myoglobin all contain

A deficiency of dietary iodine is characterized by

The mineral that partly "spares" the antioxidant vitamin E is

Approximately 90% of dietary manganese is absorbed and then transported by transferrin to the liver.

Which type of dietary iron is most efficiently absorbed?

Marginal deficiencies of zinc and copper may be of concern in some population groups in the U.S.even if they do not result in physical symptoms.

Zinc functions as a part of

Hemochromatosis is

When body cells need more iron,the number of transferrin receptors on the cell surface

Which of the following is the leading type of cancer in males and females?

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Exam 15: Trace Minerals

Athletes commonly believe that the trace mineral ________ helps improve muscle mass and strength despite lack of research evidence.

Iodide in the blood is trapped by the

In iron-deficiency anemia,the red blood cells are usually classified as

Individuals with Wilson's disease overaccumulate ________ in the liver and brain.

Cancers can metastasize to distant parts of the body via the blood or lymph to form invasive tumors.

Zinc can induce the synthesis of metallothionein,which

The transport of iron out of the intestinal cell for incorporation into serum transferrin is aided by the protein

Iron is stored in the liver as

All community water systems in the United States are currently fluoridated.

Which of the following population groups is at highest risk of iron-deficiency anemia?

Hemoglobin,cytochromes,and myoglobin all contain

A deficiency of dietary iodine is characterized by

The mineral that partly "spares" the antioxidant vitamin E is

Approximately 90% of dietary manganese is absorbed and then transported by transferrin to the liver.

Which type of dietary iron is most efficiently absorbed?

Marginal deficiencies of zinc and copper may be of concern in some population groups in the U.S.even if they do not result in physical symptoms.

Zinc functions as a part of

Hemochromatosis is

When body cells need more iron,the number of transferrin receptors on the cell surface

Which of the following is the leading type of cancer in males and females?

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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