Question 1

When a nerve cell is at rest, potassium is concentrated _____ the nerve cell and sodium is concentrated _____ the nerve cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  inside, inside 
B)  inside, outside 
C)  outside, inside 
D)  outside, outside 
A)  inside, inside 
B)  inside, outside 
C)  outside, inside 
D)  outside, outside

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct sequence that occurs with the development of iron deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in stored iron → low hemoglobin concentration → low blood plasma iron 
B)  low hemoglobin concentration → decrease in stored iron → low blood plasma iron 
C)  decrease in stored iron → low blood plasma iron → low hemoglobin concentration 
D)  low blood plasma iron → decrease in stored iron → low hemoglobin concentration 
A)  decrease in stored iron → low hemoglobin concentration → low blood plasma iron 
B)  low hemoglobin concentration → decrease in stored iron → low blood plasma iron 
C)  decrease in stored iron → low blood plasma iron → low hemoglobin concentration 
D)  low blood plasma iron → decrease in stored iron → low hemoglobin concentration

Question 3

Which deficiency disease would be common in the areas with selenium-deficient soils?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cretinism 
B)  Hemochromatosis 
C)  Keshan disease 
D)  Pellagra 
A)  Cretinism 
B)  Hemochromatosis 
C)  Keshan disease 
D)  Pellagra

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT increase a person's need for water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Following a high-fiber diet 
B)  Following a low-sodium diet 
C)  Following a high-protein diet 
D)  Competing in a local 5K run 
A)  Following a high-fiber diet 
B)  Following a low-sodium diet 
C)  Following a high-protein diet 
D)  Competing in a local 5K run

Question 5

Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____ enhances the bioavailability of non-heme iron.

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium 
B)  Niacin 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D 
A)  Calcium 
B)  Niacin 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D

Question 7

Dehydration due to diarrhea is a major cause of child death in the developing world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Based on the information in this graph, what is the correct observation? Processed foods are generally _____ in sodium and _____ in potassium than unprocessed foods.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher, higher 
B)  higher, lower 
C)  lower, higher 
D)  lower, lower 
A)  higher, higher 
B)  higher, lower 
C)  lower, higher 
D)  lower, lower

Question 9

Based on this visual, discuss how anemia is the last stage of iron deficiency.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Based on the results in this visual, which country has the highest per capita bottled water consumption? What factors might increase a country's consumption of bottled water?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Based on the results in this visual,...

Question 11

Identify the sources of water intake and water output.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the sources of water intake and...

Question 12

Magnesium is a component of the green color pigment chlorophyll; therefore, leafy greens are good sources of this mineral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which list below best reflects the minerals that aid transmission of nerve impulses and provide for optimal muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium, sodium, iron, and magnesium 
B)  Iron, copper, selenium, and magnesium 
C)  Sodium, calcium, potassium, and chloride 
D)  Sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium 
A)  Calcium, sodium, iron, and magnesium 
B)  Iron, copper, selenium, and magnesium 
C)  Sodium, calcium, potassium, and chloride 
D)  Sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium

Question 14

The thirst sensation is activated when blood volume is low, thus the solute level is more concentrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Magnesium absorption is enhanced by the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  active vitamin D 
B)  calcium 
C)  iron 
D)  phytates 
A)  active vitamin D 
B)  calcium 
C)  iron 
D)  phytates

Question 16

The bioavailability of zinc varies based on the need for zinc in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Because selenium is part of the enzyme glutathione-peroxidase, it _____ the body's need for vitamin E.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases 
B)  has no effect on 
C)  decreases 
A)  increases 
B)  has no effect on 
C)  decreases

Question 18

Which of the following groups of individuals should consume no more than1500 mg sodium daily?

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans 
B)  Those with hypertension or diabetes 
C)  Those older than 51 years of age. 
D)  All of these should reduce their sodium consumption. 
A)  African Americans 
B)  Those with hypertension or diabetes 
C)  Those older than 51 years of age. 
D)  All of these should reduce their sodium consumption.

Question 19

Clothing that keeps the body from sweating helps decrease the amount of sweat produced and keeps the body cool and hydrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following minerals are emphasized in the DASH diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium and magnesium 
B)  Magnesium and zinc 
C)  Sodium and iron 
D)  All of these are emphasized. 
A)  Calcium and magnesium 
B)  Magnesium and zinc 
C)  Sodium and iron 
D)  All of these are emphasized.

When a nerve cell is at rest, potassium is concentrated _ the nerve cell and sodium is concentrated _ the nerve cell.

Which of the following is the correct sequence that occurs with the development of iron deficiency anemia?

Which deficiency disease would be common in the areas with selenium-deficient soils?

Which of the following does NOT increase a person's need for water?

Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by the kidneys.

_____ enhances the bioavailability of non-heme iron.

Dehydration due to diarrhea is a major cause of child death in the developing world.

Based on the information in this graph, what is the correct observation? Processed foods are generally _ in sodium and _ in potassium than unprocessed foods.

Based on this visual, discuss how anemia is the last stage of iron deficiency.

Based on the results in this visual, which country has the highest per capita bottled water consumption? What factors might increase a country's consumption of bottled water?

Identify the sources of water intake and water output.

Magnesium is a component of the green color pigment chlorophyll; therefore, leafy greens are good sources of this mineral.

Which list below best reflects the minerals that aid transmission of nerve impulses and provide for optimal muscle contraction?

The thirst sensation is activated when blood volume is low, thus the solute level is more concentrated.

Magnesium absorption is enhanced by the presence of

The bioavailability of zinc varies based on the need for zinc in the body.

Because selenium is part of the enzyme glutathione-peroxidase, it _____ the body's need for vitamin E.

Which of the following groups of individuals should consume no more than1500 mg sodium daily?

Clothing that keeps the body from sweating helps decrease the amount of sweat produced and keeps the body cool and hydrated.

Which of the following minerals are emphasized in the DASH diet?

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Exam 8: Water and Minerals

When a nerve cell is at rest, potassium is concentrated _____ the nerve cell and sodium is concentrated _____ the nerve cell.

Which of the following is the correct sequence that occurs with the development of iron deficiency anemia?

Which deficiency disease would be common in the areas with selenium-deficient soils?

Which of the following does NOT increase a person's need for water?

Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by the kidneys.

_____ enhances the bioavailability of non-heme iron.

Dehydration due to diarrhea is a major cause of child death in the developing world.

Based on the information in this graph, what is the correct observation? Processed foods are generally _____ in sodium and _____ in potassium than unprocessed foods.

Based on this visual, discuss how anemia is the last stage of iron deficiency.

Based on the results in this visual, which country has the highest per capita bottled water consumption? What factors might increase a country's consumption of bottled water?

Identify the sources of water intake and water output.

Magnesium is a component of the green color pigment chlorophyll; therefore, leafy greens are good sources of this mineral.

Which list below best reflects the minerals that aid transmission of nerve impulses and provide for optimal muscle contraction?

The thirst sensation is activated when blood volume is low, thus the solute level is more concentrated.

Magnesium absorption is enhanced by the presence of

The bioavailability of zinc varies based on the need for zinc in the body.

Because selenium is part of the enzyme glutathione-peroxidase, it _____ the body's need for vitamin E.

Which of the following groups of individuals should consume no more than1500 mg sodium daily?

Clothing that keeps the body from sweating helps decrease the amount of sweat produced and keeps the body cool and hydrated.

Which of the following minerals are emphasized in the DASH diet?

Nutrition: Everyday Choices

Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition From 1 to 100

How Safe Is Our Food Supply

Feeding the World

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When a nerve cell is at rest, potassium is concentrated _ the nerve cell and sodium is concentrated _ the nerve cell.

Based on the information in this graph, what is the correct observation? Processed foods are generally _ in sodium and _ in potassium than unprocessed foods.