Question 1

In addition to calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and chloride, what other major minerals do humans require?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron, sulfur 
B) Chromium, molybdenum 
C) Zinc, manganese 
D) Magnesium, potassium 
A) Iron, sulfur 
B) Chromium, molybdenum 
C) Zinc, manganese 
D) Magnesium, potassium

Question 2

What is the crystal-like, structural molecule in bones and teeth that contains calcium called?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteoblasts 
B) Osteoclasts 
C) Hydroxyapatite 
D) Calcitonin 
A) Osteoblasts 
B) Osteoclasts 
C) Hydroxyapatite 
D) Calcitonin

Question 3

Interstitial fluid is extracellular fluid that is between cells and in the blood and lymph

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The kidneys appear to be the main regulators of magnesium levels in the body

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Antidiuretic hormone decreases water excretion by the kidneys and causes blood vessels to constrict

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How many major minerals are vital for health and are considered essential nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 6 
C) 7 
D) 8 
A) 5 
B) 6 
C) 7 
D) 8

Question 7

Is coffee a part of a healthful diet?

Accepted Answer

Growing evidence suggests that moderate

Question 8

A typical 70-kg man has about 42 liters of water in his body If two-thirds of his water is found inside of his cells, how many liters of intracellular fluid would he have?

Accepted Answer

A) 14 
B) 21 
C) 28 
D) 35 
A) 14 
B) 21 
C) 28 
D) 35

Question 9

When the concentration of sodium in the blood increases, what happens to aldosterone and renin secretion, and what then results?

Accepted Answer

A) Aldosterone and renin secretion increase, resulting in increased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
B) Aldosterone and renin secretion decrease, resulting in decreased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
C) Aldosterone and renin secretion increase, resulting in decreased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
D) Aldosterone and renin secretion decrease, resulting in increased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
A) Aldosterone and renin secretion increase, resulting in increased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
B) Aldosterone and renin secretion decrease, resulting in decreased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
C) Aldosterone and renin secretion increase, resulting in decreased salt reabsorption by the kidneys 
D) Aldosterone and renin secretion decrease, resulting in increased salt reabsorption by the kidneys

Question 10

What happens when blood calcium is high?

Accepted Answer

A) The parathyroid gland produces more parathyroid hormone (PTH). 
B) Calcium resorption from bone increases. 
C) The thyroid gland releases a hormone called calcitonin. 
D) Less calcium is lost in urine. 
A) The parathyroid gland produces more parathyroid hormone (PTH). 
B) Calcium resorption from bone increases. 
C) The thyroid gland releases a hormone called calcitonin. 
D) Less calcium is lost in urine.

Question 11

Several scientific studies has shown evidence that coffee reduces the risk of:

Accepted Answer

A) multiple sclerosis. 
B) breast cancer . 
C) heart disease. 
D) type 2 diabetes. 
A) multiple sclerosis. 
B) breast cancer . 
C) heart disease. 
D) type 2 diabetes.

Question 12

Which mineral increases blood pressure in some people, and which tends to lower it?

Accepted Answer

A) Phosphorous increases, chloride lowers 
B) Sodium increases, potassium lowers 
C) Potassium increases, sodium lowers 
D) Chloride increases, phosphorous lowers 
A) Phosphorous increases, chloride lowers 
B) Sodium increases, potassium lowers 
C) Potassium increases, sodium lowers 
D) Chloride increases, phosphorous lowers

Question 13

Major minerals utilize the lymphatic systemic prior to being circulated in the blood

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Menopause negatively affects bone mass

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are associated with high calcium intakes except:

Accepted Answer

A) impaired kidney function. 
B) formation of kidney stones. 
C) interference with the bioavailability of iron and copper. 
D) calcium deposition in muscle tissue. 
A) impaired kidney function. 
B) formation of kidney stones. 
C) interference with the bioavailability of iron and copper. 
D) calcium deposition in muscle tissue.

Question 16

Osmosis occurs when water moves from a region of high osmotic pressure to a region of low osmotic pressure

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How much does the calcium in an average adult's body weigh?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 lb. 
B) 2 lb. 
C) 1 kg 
D) 2 kg 
A) 1 lb. 
B) 2 lb. 
C) 1 kg 
D) 2 kg

Question 18

A _______________ is an estrogen-free drug that causes estrogen-like effects in the body

Accepted Answer

selective

Question 19

Kaleb is working on a construction crew in Tucson, Arizona for the summer While he is happy to have work, he can't seem to get enough to drink He brings a gallon jug of water with him to work every day and finishes it by noon How much more water should Kaleb bring with him to the construction site?

Accepted Answer

A) An extra 24-oz.bottle of water 
B) An extra quart container of water 
C) An extra half-gallon container of water 
D) A second gallon container of water 
A) An extra 24-oz.bottle of water 
B) An extra quart container of water 
C) An extra half-gallon container of water 
D) A second gallon container of water

Question 20

What do medications and lifestyle changes do for a patient with osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Reverse the disease's progression 
B) Prevent the disease's development 
C) Slow the disease's progression 
D) Stop the disease's progression 
A) Reverse the disease's progression 
B) Prevent the disease's development 
C) Slow the disease's progression 
D) Stop the disease's progression

In addition to calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and chloride, what other major minerals do humans require?

What is the crystal-like, structural molecule in bones and teeth that contains calcium called?

Interstitial fluid is extracellular fluid that is between cells and in the blood and lymph

The kidneys appear to be the main regulators of magnesium levels in the body

Antidiuretic hormone decreases water excretion by the kidneys and causes blood vessels to constrict

How many major minerals are vital for health and are considered essential nutrients?

Is coffee a part of a healthful diet?

A typical 70-kg man has about 42 liters of water in his body If two-thirds of his water is found inside of his cells, how many liters of intracellular fluid would he have?

When the concentration of sodium in the blood increases, what happens to aldosterone and renin secretion, and what then results?

What happens when blood calcium is high?

Several scientific studies has shown evidence that coffee reduces the risk of:

Which mineral increases blood pressure in some people, and which tends to lower it?

Major minerals utilize the lymphatic systemic prior to being circulated in the blood

Menopause negatively affects bone mass

All of the following are associated with high calcium intakes except:

Osmosis occurs when water moves from a region of high osmotic pressure to a region of low osmotic pressure

How much does the calcium in an average adult's body weigh?

A _______________ is an estrogen-free drug that causes estrogen-like effects in the body

Kaleb is working on a construction crew in Tucson, Arizona for the summer While he is happy to have work, he can't seem to get enough to drink He brings a gallon jug of water with him to work every day and finishes it by noon How much more water should Kaleb bring with him to the construction site?

What do medications and lifestyle changes do for a patient with osteoporosis?

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Exam 12: The Major Minerals and Water

In addition to calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and chloride, what other major minerals do humans require?

What is the crystal-like, structural molecule in bones and teeth that contains calcium called?

Interstitial fluid is extracellular fluid that is between cells and in the blood and lymph

The kidneys appear to be the main regulators of magnesium levels in the body

Antidiuretic hormone decreases water excretion by the kidneys and causes blood vessels to constrict

How many major minerals are vital for health and are considered essential nutrients?

Is coffee a part of a healthful diet?

A typical 70-kg man has about 42 liters of water in his body If two-thirds of his water is found inside of his cells, how many liters of intracellular fluid would he have?

When the concentration of sodium in the blood increases, what happens to aldosterone and renin secretion, and what then results?

What happens when blood calcium is high?

Several scientific studies has shown evidence that coffee reduces the risk of:

Which mineral increases blood pressure in some people, and which tends to lower it?

Major minerals utilize the lymphatic systemic prior to being circulated in the blood

Menopause negatively affects bone mass

All of the following are associated with high calcium intakes except:

Osmosis occurs when water moves from a region of high osmotic pressure to a region of low osmotic pressure

How much does the calcium in an average adult's body weigh?

A _______________ is an estrogen-free drug that causes estrogen-like effects in the body

Kaleb is working on a construction crew in Tucson, Arizona for the summer While he is happy to have work, he can't seem to get enough to drink He brings a gallon jug of water with him to work every day and finishes it by noon How much more water should Kaleb bring with him to the construction site?

What do medications and lifestyle changes do for a patient with osteoporosis?

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessment and Dietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

Filters