Exam 11: Major Minerals

During which period of the life cycle does peak bone mass occur?

Which cells are considered the bone-building cells?

Paracellular absorption of calcium

Phosphate balance is achieved largely by _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

What substance can improve calcium absorption?

Which statement is false?

All of the following are considered major electrolytes EXCEPT _____.

Which mineral is LEAST likely to be deficient in anyone's diet?

Which mineral is the most abundant cation in the human body?

Which of the following minerals plays a major role in regulating body fluid pH?

Which mineral participates in all aspects of energy metabolism including glycolysis, beta-oxidation, and the TCA cycle?

One health claim for calcium states that levels above _____ are unlikely to provide additional benefit.

Malnourished individuals being refed who exhibit the "refeeding syndrome" may have low serum concentrations of _____.

Calcitriol can stimulate the absorption of calcium from the intestines by regulating _____and related proteins.

In the renal system, which mineral regulates body fluid pH by reacting with secreted hydrogen ions, releasing sodium ions in the process?

Which mineral is part of the green chlorophyll pigment in green leafy vegetables?

Deficiency of which major mineral is usually associated with muscular weakness, neuromuscular hyperexcitability, and tetany?

When serum albumin levels decline by 1 g/dL, serum calcium will decrease by _____.

Which two minerals are the major part of the crystal, hydroxyapatite, formed in ossification of bone?