Question 1

Paracellular absorption of calcium ____.

Accepted Answer

A) occurs by diffusion mainly in the jejunum and ileum 
B) requires a membrane channel protein called TRPV6 
C) requires energy and is saturable 
D) increases with low dietary calcium intakes 
A) occurs by diffusion mainly in the jejunum and ileum 
B) requires a membrane channel protein called TRPV6 
C) requires energy and is saturable 
D) increases with low dietary calcium intakes

Question 2

Match each macromolecule with its deficiency symptoms.
-sulfur

Accepted Answer

A) neuromuscular hyperexcitability,and CNS effects 
B) rickets,osteoporosis,tetany 
C) osteomalacia,neuromuscular,cardiac,and hematologic manifestations 
D) a deficiency of methionine or cysteine,both containing this element,that might lead to alkalosis 
E) affects oxygen carrying capacity 
A) neuromuscular hyperexcitability,and CNS effects 
B) rickets,osteoporosis,tetany 
C) osteomalacia,neuromuscular,cardiac,and hematologic manifestations 
D) a deficiency of methionine or cysteine,both containing this element,that might lead to alkalosis 
E) affects oxygen carrying capacity

Question 3

Major calcium loss from the body occurs via feces and urine.Which other process is associated with large losses of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) hyperventilation 
B) extreme sweating 
C) letting hair grow very long 
D) allowing nails to grow very long 
A) hyperventilation 
B) extreme sweating 
C) letting hair grow very long 
D) allowing nails to grow very long

Question 4

Vitamin D,fructose,and oligosaccharides may increase magnesium absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Resorption of phosphate from bone may take place through ____.

Accepted Answer

A) enhanced acid phosphatase activity 
B) enhanced alkaline phosphatase activity 
C) diminished acid phosphatase activity 
D) diminished alkaline phosphatase activity 
A) enhanced acid phosphatase activity 
B) enhanced alkaline phosphatase activity 
C) diminished acid phosphatase activity 
D) diminished alkaline phosphatase activity

Question 6

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 7

Calcium is the most abundant divalent cation in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) childhood 
B) puberty 
C) early adulthood 
D) middle age 
A) childhood 
B) puberty 
C) early adulthood 
D) middle age

Question 10

Choose which one of the following statements is not correct.

Accepted Answer

A) About half of magnesium in the body is associated with the bones. 
B) Intracellular and serum magnesium levels are rigidly maintained. 
C) Magnesium in cells is associated with phospholipids and proteins. 
D) Magnesium metabolism is regulated by several hormones. 
A) About half of magnesium in the body is associated with the bones. 
B) Intracellular and serum magnesium levels are rigidly maintained. 
C) Magnesium in cells is associated with phospholipids and proteins. 
D) Magnesium metabolism is regulated by several hormones.

Paracellular absorption of calcium ____.

Match each macromolecule with its deficiency symptoms. -sulfur

Major calcium loss from the body occurs via feces and urine.Which other process is associated with large losses of calcium?

Vitamin D,fructose,and oligosaccharides may increase magnesium absorption.

Resorption of phosphate from bone may take place through ____.

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

Calcium is the most abundant divalent cation in the body.

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

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

Choose which one of the following statements is not correct.

The Cell: A Microcosm of Life

The Digestive System: Mechanism for Nourishing the Body

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Lipids

Protein

Integration and Regulation of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise

Energy Expenditure, Body Composition, and Healthy Weight

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Electrolytes

Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

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Exam 11: Major Minerals

Paracellular absorption of calcium ____.

Match each macromolecule with its deficiency symptoms. -sulfur

Major calcium loss from the body occurs via feces and urine.Which other process is associated with large losses of calcium?

Vitamin D,fructose,and oligosaccharides may increase magnesium absorption.

Resorption of phosphate from bone may take place through ____.

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

Calcium is the most abundant divalent cation in the body.

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

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

Choose which one of the following statements is not correct.

The Cell: A Microcosm of Life

The Digestive System: Mechanism for Nourishing the Body

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Lipids

Protein

Integration and Regulation of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise

Energy Expenditure, Body Composition, and Healthy Weight

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Electrolytes

Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

Filters