Question 1

A genetic disease that causes iron overload is:

Accepted Answer

A)  goiter. 
B)  hypochromic anemia. 
C)  hyperchromic anemia. 
D)  hemochromatosis. 
A)  goiter. 
B)  hypochromic anemia. 
C)  hyperchromic anemia. 
D)  hemochromatosis. D

Question 2

Chromium facilitates the action of:

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroxine. 
B)  lipase. 
C)  testosterone. 
D)  insulin. 
A)  thyroxine. 
B)  lipase. 
C)  testosterone. 
D)  insulin. D

Question 3

Variations in the body fluid concentration of sodium largely determine distribution of water by:

Accepted Answer

A)  diffusion. 
B)  osmosis. 
C)  absorption. 
D)  excretion. 
A)  diffusion. 
B)  osmosis. 
C)  absorption. 
D)  excretion. B

Question 4

The mineral that is present in the body in the greatest amount is:

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium. 
B)  potassium. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  iron. 
A)  sodium. 
B)  potassium. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  iron.

Question 5

The second most common type of malnutrition worldwide is:

Accepted Answer

A)  iron deficiency anemia. 
B)  protein-energy malnutrition. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  vitamin A deficiency. 
A)  iron deficiency anemia. 
B)  protein-energy malnutrition. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  vitamin A deficiency.

Question 6

The mineral that is found primarily in the intracellular fluid compartment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium. 
B)  chloride. 
C)  potassium. 
D)  magnesium. 
A)  sodium. 
B)  chloride. 
C)  potassium. 
D)  magnesium.

Question 7

The clinical problem associated with defective iodine uptake and use is:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension. 
B)  excessive weight loss. 
C)  abnormal cardiac function. 
D)  abnormal thyroid function. 
A)  hypertension. 
B)  excessive weight loss. 
C)  abnormal cardiac function. 
D)  abnormal thyroid function.

Question 8

Low serum phosphorus levels may occur in individuals recovering from diabetic acidosis because:

Accepted Answer

A)  phosphorus absorption is disrupted. 
B)  phosphorus is used in active carbohydrate absorption and metabolism. 
C)  excess phosphorus is produced by the metabolic imbalance. 
D)  phosphorus buffer systems are depleted during acidosis. 
A)  phosphorus absorption is disrupted. 
B)  phosphorus is used in active carbohydrate absorption and metabolism. 
C)  excess phosphorus is produced by the metabolic imbalance. 
D)  phosphorus buffer systems are depleted during acidosis.

Question 9

The most reliable dietary source of iodine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  seafood. 
B)  legumes. 
C)  iodized table salt. 
D)  enriched cereals. 
A)  seafood. 
B)  legumes. 
C)  iodized table salt. 
D)  enriched cereals.

Question 10

The plasma protein that exerts the greatest colloidal osmotic pressure is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrinogen. 
B)  prothrombin. 
C)  albumin. 
D)  hemoglobin. 
A)  fibrinogen. 
B)  prothrombin. 
C)  albumin. 
D)  hemoglobin.

Question 11

The mineral that enhances the ability of the tooth structure to withstand the erosive effect of bacterial acid is:

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  chromium. 
D)  fluoride. 
A)  zinc. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  chromium. 
D)  fluoride.

Question 12

Of the following foods, the type that provides the most calcium per serving is:

Accepted Answer

A)  eggs. 
B)  whole grains. 
C)  dairy products. 
D)  leafy vegetables. 
A)  eggs. 
B)  whole grains. 
C)  dairy products. 
D)  leafy vegetables.

Question 13

The term metabolic water refers to water that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  contained in foods. 
B)  consumed orally. 
C)  moving from compartment to compartment. 
D)  formed from oxidation of nutrients. 
A)  contained in foods. 
B)  consumed orally. 
C)  moving from compartment to compartment. 
D)  formed from oxidation of nutrients.

Question 14

The organic molecules responsible for creating colloidal osmotic pressure are:

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose molecules. 
B)  sodium ions. 
C)  plasma proteins. 
D)  amino acids. 
A)  glucose molecules. 
B)  sodium ions. 
C)  plasma proteins. 
D)  amino acids.

Question 15

Iron has an important metabolic function in:

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen transport. 
B)  thyroxine synthesis. 
C)  calcium and phosphorus balance. 
D)  neutralizing gastric secretions. 
A)  oxygen transport. 
B)  thyroxine synthesis. 
C)  calcium and phosphorus balance. 
D)  neutralizing gastric secretions.

Question 16

Zinc is important throughout the life cycle, but especially during:

Accepted Answer

A)  pregnancy. 
B)  young adulthood. 
C)  middle adulthood. 
D)  older adulthood. 
A)  pregnancy. 
B)  young adulthood. 
C)  middle adulthood. 
D)  older adulthood.

Question 17

Sulfur is found in the body in:

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins. 
B)  stored fat. 
C)  DNA. 
D)  glycogen. 
A)  proteins. 
B)  stored fat. 
C)  DNA. 
D)  glycogen.

Question 18

Important metabolic functions of sodium include fluid balance, acid-base balance, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular action. 
B)  release of glycogen. 
C)  regulation of enzyme production. 
D)  control of body temperature. 
A)  muscular action. 
B)  release of glycogen. 
C)  regulation of enzyme production. 
D)  control of body temperature.

Question 19

The metabolic function of iodine is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  produce energy. 
B)  maintain the nervous system. 
C)  maintain dental health. 
D)  help synthesize thyroxine. 
A)  produce energy. 
B)  maintain the nervous system. 
C)  maintain dental health. 
D)  help synthesize thyroxine.

Question 20

Chlorine can be found in the body as chloride ions in:

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin. 
B)  bile. 
C)  gastric secretions. 
D)  skeletal tissue. 
A)  hemoglobin. 
B)  bile. 
C)  gastric secretions. 
D)  skeletal tissue.

Exam 7: Minerals and Water

A genetic disease that causes iron overload is:

Chromium facilitates the action of:

Variations in the body fluid concentration of sodium largely determine distribution of water by:

The mineral that is present in the body in the greatest amount is:

The second most common type of malnutrition worldwide is:

The mineral that is found primarily in the intracellular fluid compartment is:

The clinical problem associated with defective iodine uptake and use is:

Low serum phosphorus levels may occur in individuals recovering from diabetic acidosis because:

The most reliable dietary source of iodine is:

The plasma protein that exerts the greatest colloidal osmotic pressure is:

The mineral that enhances the ability of the tooth structure to withstand the erosive effect of bacterial acid is:

Of the following foods, the type that provides the most calcium per serving is:

The term metabolic water refers to water that is:

The organic molecules responsible for creating colloidal osmotic pressure are:

Iron has an important metabolic function in:

Zinc is important throughout the life cycle, but especially during:

Sulfur is found in the body in:

Important metabolic functions of sodium include fluid balance, acid-base balance, and:

The metabolic function of iodine is to:

Chlorine can be found in the body as chloride ions in:

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