Question 1

Explain how water functions in the regulation of body temperature.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how water functions in the regulation...

Question 2

Hemochromatosis is caused by overconsumption of iron supplements in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Water is moved by___________, which forces water from the capillary blood vessels into the spaces between the cells of the surrounding tissues.

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pressure 
B)  diffusion 
C)  intercellular pressure 
D)  osmosis 
A)  blood pressure 
B)  diffusion 
C)  intercellular pressure 
D)  osmosis

Question 4

Because water is an excellent solvent, the chemical reactions of metabolism that support life take place in water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Adam has just returned from his long run of 6 miles in which he forgot his water bottle. Which of the following processes is most likely happening in Adam's body?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pituitary gland is signaling the liver to conserve energy. 
B)  The antidiuretic hormone is signaling the kidneys to reabsorb water, thus increasing the amount of water lost in the urine. 
C)  The antidiuretic hormone is signaling the kidneys to reabsorb water, thus decreasing the amount of water lost in the urine. 
D)  His thirst mechanism has become impaired. 
A)  The pituitary gland is signaling the liver to conserve energy. 
B)  The antidiuretic hormone is signaling the kidneys to reabsorb water, thus increasing the amount of water lost in the urine. 
C)  The antidiuretic hormone is signaling the kidneys to reabsorb water, thus decreasing the amount of water lost in the urine. 
D)  His thirst mechanism has become impaired.

Question 6

The protein molecule that is found in red blood cells that transports oxygen to body cells is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hapocorrin. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  myoglobin. 
D)  transferrin. 
A)  hapocorrin. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  myoglobin. 
D)  transferrin.

Question 7

Bernhard is a football player on your university football team and he is eating high amounts of protein. Considering his high protein intake, how should he adjust his water intake and why?

Accepted Answer

A)  He needs to increase his daily water intake to help the kidneys excrete the protein waste products. 
B)  He needs to increase his daily water intake to help the heart pump the protein more efficiently to the muscles. 
C)  He needs to decrease his daily water intake so that a more concentrated source of protein gets to the muscles. 
D)  He needs to decrease his daily water intake so that the intestine more efficiently absorbs the protein that enters the intestinal tract. 
A)  He needs to increase his daily water intake to help the kidneys excrete the protein waste products. 
B)  He needs to increase his daily water intake to help the heart pump the protein more efficiently to the muscles. 
C)  He needs to decrease his daily water intake so that a more concentrated source of protein gets to the muscles. 
D)  He needs to decrease his daily water intake so that the intestine more efficiently absorbs the protein that enters the intestinal tract.

Question 8

Which of the following does not inhibit the absorption of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxalates 
B)  Phytates 
C)  Tannins 
D)  Vitamin D 
A)  Oxalates 
B)  Phytates 
C)  Tannins 
D)  Vitamin D

Question 9

In regard to the kidneys' role in regulating water balance in the body, the term reabsorption means the amount of the substance that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  absorbed back in to the blood after being filtered. 
B)  excreted in the urine. 
C)  filtered into the urine. 
D)  secreted from the kidneys into lymph for absorption by the liver. 
A)  absorbed back in to the blood after being filtered. 
B)  excreted in the urine. 
C)  filtered into the urine. 
D)  secreted from the kidneys into lymph for absorption by the liver.

Question 10

Which of the following minerals stabilizes ATP's structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Phosphorus 
D)  Zinc 
A)  Calcium 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Phosphorus 
D)  Zinc

Question 11

A woman of childbearing years who is not pregnant has _______ absorption rate of calcium as compared to a woman who is pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A)  a higher 
B)  the same 
C)  a lower 
A)  a higher 
B)  the same 
C)  a lower

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assistance in the regulation of body temperature 
B)  Protection and lubrication of joints 
C)  Regulation of blood glucose 
D)  Transportation of water-soluble nutrients 
A)  Assistance in the regulation of body temperature 
B)  Protection and lubrication of joints 
C)  Regulation of blood glucose 
D)  Transportation of water-soluble nutrients

Question 13

Like carbohydrate, water provides 4 kcal of energy per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT associated with increased risk of developing osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being female 
B)  Long-term alcohol abuse 
C)  Using tobacco products 
D)  Walking daily for exercise 
A)  Being female 
B)  Long-term alcohol abuse 
C)  Using tobacco products 
D)  Walking daily for exercise

Question 15

How does the small amount of sodium that is found in sport drinks, like Gatorade, help to regulate fluid balance? In your response, include the following terms: thirst, osmosis, intra- and extra-cellular spaces, and kidneys.

Accepted Answer

The small amount of sodium found in spor

Question 16

A goiter occurs as a result of deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A)  chromium 
B)  iodine. 
C)  magnesium. 
D)  selenium. 
A)  chromium 
B)  iodine. 
C)  magnesium. 
D)  selenium.

Question 17

Excess body weight is associated with _____risk of osteoporosis development.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased 
B)  reduced 
C)  no (there is no relationship between body weight and osteoporosis development) 
A)  increased 
B)  reduced 
C)  no (there is no relationship between body weight and osteoporosis development)

Question 18

When chromium is deficient, _______insulin is required to produce the same effect on blood sugar as when someone has adequate chromium status.

Accepted Answer

A)  more 
B)  the same amount of 
C)  less 
A)  more 
B)  the same amount of 
C)  less

Question 19

Consuming a diet that follows the DASH pattern lowers blood pressure in individuals with elevated blood pressure even when sodium levels are not severely restricted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Iron status and copper status are interrelated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain how water functions in the regulation of body temperature.

Hemochromatosis is caused by overconsumption of iron supplements in children.

Water is moved by___________, which forces water from the capillary blood vessels into the spaces between the cells of the surrounding tissues.

Because water is an excellent solvent, the chemical reactions of metabolism that support life take place in water.

Adam has just returned from his long run of 6 miles in which he forgot his water bottle. Which of the following processes is most likely happening in Adam's body?

The protein molecule that is found in red blood cells that transports oxygen to body cells is called

Bernhard is a football player on your university football team and he is eating high amounts of protein. Considering his high protein intake, how should he adjust his water intake and why?

Which of the following does not inhibit the absorption of calcium?

In regard to the kidneys' role in regulating water balance in the body, the term reabsorption means the amount of the substance that is:

Which of the following minerals stabilizes ATP's structure?

A woman of childbearing years who is not pregnant has _______ absorption rate of calcium as compared to a woman who is pregnant.

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the human body?

Like carbohydrate, water provides 4 kcal of energy per gram.

Which of the following is NOT associated with increased risk of developing osteoporosis?

How does the small amount of sodium that is found in sport drinks, like Gatorade, help to regulate fluid balance? In your response, include the following terms: thirst, osmosis, intra- and extra-cellular spaces, and kidneys.

A goiter occurs as a result of deficiency of:

Excess body weight is associated with _____risk of osteoporosis development.

When chromium is deficient, _______insulin is required to produce the same effect on blood sugar as when someone has adequate chromium status.

Consuming a diet that follows the DASH pattern lowers blood pressure in individuals with elevated blood pressure even when sodium levels are not severely restricted.

Iron status and copper status are interrelated.

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Exam 8: Water and Minerals

Explain how water functions in the regulation of body temperature.

Hemochromatosis is caused by overconsumption of iron supplements in children.

Water is moved by___________, which forces water from the capillary blood vessels into the spaces between the cells of the surrounding tissues.

Because water is an excellent solvent, the chemical reactions of metabolism that support life take place in water.

Adam has just returned from his long run of 6 miles in which he forgot his water bottle. Which of the following processes is most likely happening in Adam's body?

The protein molecule that is found in red blood cells that transports oxygen to body cells is called

Bernhard is a football player on your university football team and he is eating high amounts of protein. Considering his high protein intake, how should he adjust his water intake and why?

Which of the following does not inhibit the absorption of calcium?

In regard to the kidneys' role in regulating water balance in the body, the term reabsorption means the amount of the substance that is:

Which of the following minerals stabilizes ATP's structure?

A woman of childbearing years who is not pregnant has _______ absorption rate of calcium as compared to a woman who is pregnant.

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the human body?

Like carbohydrate, water provides 4 kcal of energy per gram.

Which of the following is NOT associated with increased risk of developing osteoporosis?

How does the small amount of sodium that is found in sport drinks, like Gatorade, help to regulate fluid balance? In your response, include the following terms: thirst, osmosis, intra- and extra-cellular spaces, and kidneys.

A goiter occurs as a result of deficiency of:

Excess body weight is associated with _____risk of osteoporosis development.

When chromium is deficient, _______insulin is required to produce the same effect on blood sugar as when someone has adequate chromium status.

Consuming a diet that follows the DASH pattern lowers blood pressure in individuals with elevated blood pressure even when sodium levels are not severely restricted.

Iron status and copper status are interrelated.

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

Filters