Question 1

What is the sodium-potassium pump?

Accepted Answer

A) A cell membrane protein that uses energy to pump sodium into the cell 
B) A cell membrane protein that uses energy to pump sodium out of the cell 
C) A mechanism present throughout interstitial fluid for draining sodium from the circulation 
D) A mechanism present in the kidneys that exchanges sodium with lactic acid in order to regulate organic acid concentration 
E) A mechanism present in the stomach and small intestine wall that facilitates the absorption of minerals. 
A) A cell membrane protein that uses energy to pump sodium into the cell 
B) A cell membrane protein that uses energy to pump sodium out of the cell 
C) A mechanism present throughout interstitial fluid for draining sodium from the circulation 
D) A mechanism present in the kidneys that exchanges sodium with lactic acid in order to regulate organic acid concentration 
E) A mechanism present in the stomach and small intestine wall that facilitates the absorption of minerals.

Question 2

Which of the following is a feature of phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

A) Involved in energy exchange 
B) Activates fat-soluble vitamins 
C) Ranks lowest among the minerals in amount present in the body 
D) Ranks highest among the minerals in amount present in the body 
E) In the U.S., phosphorous intake has decreased as fast food intake has increased 
A) Involved in energy exchange 
B) Activates fat-soluble vitamins 
C) Ranks lowest among the minerals in amount present in the body 
D) Ranks highest among the minerals in amount present in the body 
E) In the U.S., phosphorous intake has decreased as fast food intake has increased

Question 3

Which of the following is a general characteristic of sodium in processed foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Instant chocolate pudding is a low-sodium food. 
B) Processed foods contribute less than half of the sodium in our diets. 
C) Salted peanuts contain less sodium than cereals on a per-gram basis. 
D) Dairy products represent major sources of sodium in our diets. 
E) Frozen vegetables often include more salt than canned vegetables. 
A) Instant chocolate pudding is a low-sodium food. 
B) Processed foods contribute less than half of the sodium in our diets. 
C) Salted peanuts contain less sodium than cereals on a per-gram basis. 
D) Dairy products represent major sources of sodium in our diets. 
E) Frozen vegetables often include more salt than canned vegetables.

Question 4

____________________ helps to make the calcium-binding protein needed for absorption.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ helps to make the calcium-binding protein...

Question 5

Which of the following is a symptom of potassium deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Extreme thirst 
B) Muscle weakness 
C) Profound sweating 
D) Lowered blood pressure 
E) Hypoglycemia 
A) Extreme thirst 
B) Muscle weakness 
C) Profound sweating 
D) Lowered blood pressure 
E) Hypoglycemia

Question 6

What percentage of people's salt intake comes from salt added during cooking and at the table?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 15 
C) 50 
D) 75 
E) 90 
A) 5 
B) 15 
C) 50 
D) 75 
E) 90

Question 7

How many mg of calcium are present in a 500-mg tablet of calcium carbonate?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 300 
D) 400 
E) 500 
A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 300 
D) 400 
E) 500

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium supplement use?

Accepted Answer

A) Taking them with a meal enhances absorption of calcium 
B) Taking them with iron supplements enhances absorption of iron 
C) Supplements of calcium carbonate show higher bioavailability than calcium citrate 
D) Small pills containing a large amount of calcium salt show faster dissolution in the stomach 
E) Taking them with carbonated beverages can speed their dissolution and increase calcium bioavailability 
A) Taking them with a meal enhances absorption of calcium 
B) Taking them with iron supplements enhances absorption of iron 
C) Supplements of calcium carbonate show higher bioavailability than calcium citrate 
D) Small pills containing a large amount of calcium salt show faster dissolution in the stomach 
E) Taking them with carbonated beverages can speed their dissolution and increase calcium bioavailability

Question 9

Define calcium rigor and calcium tetany. What role does dietary intake of calcium play in these disorders?

Accepted Answer

Blood calcium above normal results in ca

Question 10

List six different functions for water in the body.

Accepted Answer

Carries nutrients and waste products thr

Question 11

Hyponatremia refers to low blood concentration of

Accepted Answer

A) renin. 
B) sodium. 
C) chloride. 
D) aldosterone. 
E) potassium. 
A) renin. 
B) sodium. 
C) chloride. 
D) aldosterone. 
E) potassium.

Question 12

What is a chief function of carbonic acid in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Activates angiotensin 
B) Activates angiotensinogen 
C) Helps with gastric digestion 
D) Helps maintain acid-base balance 
E) Activates calcitonin 
A) Activates angiotensin 
B) Activates angiotensinogen 
C) Helps with gastric digestion 
D) Helps maintain acid-base balance 
E) Activates calcitonin

Question 13

____________________ caused by excessive sodium losses, not from inadequate sodium intake.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ caused by excessive sodium losses, not...

Question 14

Which of the following is a feature of potassium supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) Can cause toxicity 
B) Should always be taken with diuretics 
C) Necessary in treatment of low blood pressure 
D) Absorption of the mineral decreases markedly as intake increases 
E) Are important to take during pregnancy 
A) Can cause toxicity 
B) Should always be taken with diuretics 
C) Necessary in treatment of low blood pressure 
D) Absorption of the mineral decreases markedly as intake increases 
E) Are important to take during pregnancy

Question 15

Which of the following is a major function of chloride?

Accepted Answer

A) Participates in wound healing 
B) Helps maintain gastric acidity 
C) Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte 
D) Protects bone structures against degeneration 
E) Supports immune system functioning 
A) Participates in wound healing 
B) Helps maintain gastric acidity 
C) Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte 
D) Protects bone structures against degeneration 
E) Supports immune system functioning

Question 16

Calcium-binding protein acts within the

Accepted Answer

A) kidneys. 
B) intestine. 
C) cortical bone. 
D) trabecular bone. 
E) stomach. 
A) kidneys. 
B) intestine. 
C) cortical bone. 
D) trabecular bone. 
E) stomach.

Question 17

MATCHING
-Stimulates retention of sodium by kidneys

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 55 
C) 100 
D) 350 
E) 600
F)1000
G)2000
H)Renin
I)Sulfur
J)Calcium
K)Vitamin D
L)Magnesium
M)Phosphorous
N)Oxalate
O)Aldosterone
P)Parathyroid hormone
Q)Hydroxyapatite
R)Antidiuretic hormone
S)Potassium in solution
T)Phosphate in solution 
A) 30 
B) 55 
C) 100 
D) 350 
E) 600
F)1000
G)2000
H)Renin
I)Sulfur
J)Calcium
K)Vitamin D
L)Magnesium
M)Phosphorous
N)Oxalate
O)Aldosterone
P)Parathyroid hormone
Q)Hydroxyapatite
R)Antidiuretic hormone
S)Potassium in solution
T)Phosphate in solution

Question 18

Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Water 
C) Protein 
D) Calcium 
E) Fat 
A) Iron 
B) Water 
C) Protein 
D) Calcium 
E) Fat

Question 19

What is the calcium UL (mg/day) for college-aged adults?

Accepted Answer

A) 1,500 
B) 2,500 
C) 3,000 
D) 5,000 
E) 7,500 
A) 1,500 
B) 2,500 
C) 3,000 
D) 5,000 
E) 7,500

Question 20

What is the term for the pressure that develops when two solutions of varying concentrations are separated by a membrane?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypotension 
B) Hypertension 
C) Osmotic pressure 
D) Hypertonic pressure 
E) Centripetal pressure 
A) Hypotension 
B) Hypertension 
C) Osmotic pressure 
D) Hypertonic pressure 
E) Centripetal pressure

What is the sodium-potassium pump?

Which of the following is a feature of phosphorus?

Which of the following is a general characteristic of sodium in processed foods?

____________________ helps to make the calcium-binding protein needed for absorption.

Which of the following is a symptom of potassium deficiency?

What percentage of people's salt intake comes from salt added during cooking and at the table?

How many mg of calcium are present in a 500-mg tablet of calcium carbonate?

Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium supplement use?

Define calcium rigor and calcium tetany. What role does dietary intake of calcium play in these disorders?

List six different functions for water in the body.

Hyponatremia refers to low blood concentration of

What is a chief function of carbonic acid in the body?

____________________ caused by excessive sodium losses, not from inadequate sodium intake.

Which of the following is a feature of potassium supplements?

Which of the following is a major function of chloride?

Calcium-binding protein acts within the

MATCHING -Stimulates retention of sodium by kidneys

Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body?

What is the calcium UL (mg/day) for college-aged adults?

What is the term for the pressure that develops when two solutions of varying concentrations are separated by a membrane?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

Exam 12: Water and 123 the Major Minerals

What is the sodium-potassium pump?

Which of the following is a feature of phosphorus?

Which of the following is a general characteristic of sodium in processed foods?

____________________ helps to make the calcium-binding protein needed for absorption.

Which of the following is a symptom of potassium deficiency?

What percentage of people's salt intake comes from salt added during cooking and at the table?

How many mg of calcium are present in a 500-mg tablet of calcium carbonate?

Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium supplement use?

Define calcium rigor and calcium tetany. What role does dietary intake of calcium play in these disorders?

List six different functions for water in the body.

Hyponatremia refers to low blood concentration of

What is a chief function of carbonic acid in the body?

____________________ caused by excessive sodium losses, not from inadequate sodium intake.

Which of the following is a feature of potassium supplements?

Which of the following is a major function of chloride?

Calcium-binding protein acts within the

MATCHING -Stimulates retention of sodium by kidneys

Which of the following contributes most to the weight of the human body?

What is the calcium UL (mg/day) for college-aged adults?

What is the term for the pressure that develops when two solutions of varying concentrations are separated by a membrane?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters