Question 1

Which of the following is considered a major mineral in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  sodium 
C)  selenium 
D)  iodine 
A)  iron 
B)  sodium 
C)  selenium 
D)  iodine

Question 2

The binding protein that regulates many of the calcium-dependent enzymes is:

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitonin. 
B)  calmodulin. 
C)  albumin. 
D)  globulin. 
A)  calcitonin. 
B)  calmodulin. 
C)  albumin. 
D)  globulin.

Question 3

Which mineral has as its primary function to bind phosphate groups in ATP and ATP-dependent enzyme reactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  magnesium 
C)  potassium 
D)  sodium 
A)  calcium 
B)  magnesium 
C)  potassium 
D)  sodium

Question 4

_____ is secreted in response to low plasma calcium concentrations and acts on the kidney to increase synthesis of _____, which promotes renal reabsorption of calcium.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parathyroid hormone, calcitonin 
B)  Parathyroid hormone, calcitriol 
C)  Calcitonin, calcitriol 
D)  Calcitriol, calmodulin 
A)  Parathyroid hormone, calcitonin 
B)  Parathyroid hormone, calcitriol 
C)  Calcitonin, calcitriol 
D)  Calcitriol, calmodulin

Question 5

Which hormone both increases release of bone phosphorus into the blood and promotes urinary excretion of phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitonin 
B)  calcitriol 
C)  parathyroid hormone 
D)  insulin 
A)  calcitonin 
B)  calcitriol 
C)  parathyroid hormone 
D)  insulin

Question 6

Which mineral, when combined with unabsorbed dietary fat, forms soaps that cannot be absorbed and are excreted in the feces?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  sulphur 
C)  potassium 
D)  chloride 
A)  calcium 
B)  sulphur 
C)  potassium 
D)  chloride

Which of the following is considered a major mineral in the body?

The binding protein that regulates many of the calcium-dependent enzymes is:

Which mineral has as its primary function to bind phosphate groups in ATP and ATP-dependent enzyme reactions?

_ is secreted in response to low plasma calcium concentrations and acts on the kidney to increase synthesis of _, which promotes renal reabsorption of calcium.

Which hormone both increases release of bone phosphorus into the blood and promotes urinary excretion of phosphorus?

Which mineral, when combined with unabsorbed dietary fat, forms soaps that cannot be absorbed and are excreted in the feces?

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Integration and Regulation of Metabolismand the Impact of Exercise and Sport

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Water and Electrolytes

Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

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Exam 11: Major Minerals

Which of the following is considered a major mineral in the body?

The binding protein that regulates many of the calcium-dependent enzymes is:

Which mineral has as its primary function to bind phosphate groups in ATP and ATP-dependent enzyme reactions?

_____ is secreted in response to low plasma calcium concentrations and acts on the kidney to increase synthesis of _____, which promotes renal reabsorption of calcium.

Which hormone both increases release of bone phosphorus into the blood and promotes urinary excretion of phosphorus?

Which mineral, when combined with unabsorbed dietary fat, forms soaps that cannot be absorbed and are excreted in the feces?

The Cell: a Microcosm of Life

The Digestive System:mechanism for Nourishing the Body

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Lipids

Protein

Integration and Regulation of Metabolismand the Impact of Exercise and Sport

Body Composition, Energy Expenditure, and Energy Balance

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Electrolytes

Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

Filters

_ is secreted in response to low plasma calcium concentrations and acts on the kidney to increase synthesis of _, which promotes renal reabsorption of calcium.