Question 1

____________________ forms part of the protein-making machinery and is necessary for energy metabolism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ forms part of the protein-making machinery...

Question 2

What is the major intracellular cation?

Accepted Answer

A) Sodium 
B) Calcium 
C) Phosphate 
D) Potassium 
E) Sulphate 
A) Sodium 
B) Calcium 
C) Phosphate 
D) Potassium 
E) Sulphate

Question 3

The normal blood pH range is approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 6.75-6.90. 
B) 7.00-7.25. 
C) 7.35-7.45. 
D) 7.55-7.75. 
E) 8.35-8.85. 
A) 6.75-6.90. 
B) 7.00-7.25. 
C) 7.35-7.45. 
D) 7.55-7.75. 
E) 8.35-8.85.

Question 4

The muscle stiffness that results from abnormally high calcium levels in the blood is termed

Accepted Answer

A) calcium rigor. 
B) calcium tetany. 
C) myosinotoxicosis. 
D) calmodulin dysfunction. 
E) hyperkalemia. 
A) calcium rigor. 
B) calcium tetany. 
C) myosinotoxicosis. 
D) calmodulin dysfunction. 
E) hyperkalemia.

Question 5

What are the features of the DASH eating plan, and why is it thought to be effective in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Like other USDA Food Patterns, the DASH

Question 6

What organ functions as the chief regulator of the body's acid-base balance by controlling the bicarbonate concentration?

Accepted Answer

A) Skin 
B) Liver 
C) Kidneys 
D) Stomach 
E) Pineal 
A) Skin 
B) Liver 
C) Kidneys 
D) Stomach 
E) Pineal

Question 7

What is the function of renin?

Accepted Answer

A) Activates angiotensin 
B) Activates antidiuretic hormone 
C) Stimulates the thirst mechanism 
D) Stimulates water absorption from the GI tract 
E) Stimulates the production of calcitonin. 
A) Activates angiotensin 
B) Activates antidiuretic hormone 
C) Stimulates the thirst mechanism 
D) Stimulates water absorption from the GI tract 
E) Stimulates the production of calcitonin.

Question 8

What is calmodulin?

Accepted Answer

A) A calcium-binding protein 
B) A drug that treats osteoporosis 
C) A calcium supplement with high bioavailability 
D) A form of calcium used in fortifying soy products 
E) A drug that increases calcium availability 
A) A calcium-binding protein 
B) A drug that treats osteoporosis 
C) A calcium supplement with high bioavailability 
D) A form of calcium used in fortifying soy products 
E) A drug that increases calcium availability

Question 9

MATCHING
-Substance that inhibits absorption of calcium

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 10

Which of the following describes a way to make an electrolyte solution?

Accepted Answer

A) Dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water 
B) Vigorously shake a mixture of corn oil and water 
C) Dissolve a pinch of corn starch in a glass of water 
D) Vigorously shake a pinch of table sugar in warm water 
E) Vigorously shake a tablespoon of corn syrup or molasses in warm water 
A) Dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water 
B) Vigorously shake a mixture of corn oil and water 
C) Dissolve a pinch of corn starch in a glass of water 
D) Vigorously shake a pinch of table sugar in warm water 
E) Vigorously shake a tablespoon of corn syrup or molasses in warm water

Question 11

What is the major extracellular anion?

Accepted Answer

A) Sodium 
B) Lactate 
C) Sulfate 
D) Chloride 
E) Potassium 
A) Sodium 
B) Lactate 
C) Sulfate 
D) Chloride 
E) Potassium

Question 12

Calcium absorption is facilitated by the presence of

Accepted Answer

A) fiber. 
B) vitamin D. 
C) phytic acid. 
D) oxalic acid. 
E) glucose. 
A) fiber. 
B) vitamin D. 
C) phytic acid. 
D) oxalic acid. 
E) glucose.

Question 13

What is the major source of dietary sulfur?

Accepted Answer

A) Fats 
B) Protein 
C) Mineral salts 
D) Carbohydrates 
E) Water 
A) Fats 
B) Protein 
C) Mineral salts 
D) Carbohydrates 
E) Water

Question 14

What is hydroxyapatite?

Accepted Answer

A) Abnormal cellular structures seen in osteoporosis 
B) The calcium-rich crystalline structure of teeth and bones 
C) A calcium regulatory hormone secreted from the trabeculae region of bone 
D) A compound in plant foods that binds to calcium and phosphorus and inhibits absorption 
E) Potassium crystals found in the framework of bones 
A) Abnormal cellular structures seen in osteoporosis 
B) The calcium-rich crystalline structure of teeth and bones 
C) A calcium regulatory hormone secreted from the trabeculae region of bone 
D) A compound in plant foods that binds to calcium and phosphorus and inhibits absorption 
E) Potassium crystals found in the framework of bones

Question 15

MATCHING
-Stimulates retention of water 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 16

What is the body's most indispensable nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat 
B) Water 
C) Protein 
D) Glucose 
E) Sodium 
A) Fat 
B) Water 
C) Protein 
D) Glucose 
E) Sodium

Question 17

What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Processed foods 
B) Unprocessed foods 
C) Natural salt content of foods 
D) Salt added during cooking 
E) Salt added at the table 
A) Processed foods 
B) Unprocessed foods 
C) Natural salt content of foods 
D) Salt added during cooking 
E) Salt added at the table

Question 18

MATCHING
-Number of times more acidic a substance with pH of 4 is versus a substance with pH of 2

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 19

Which of the following is a feature of potassium?

Accepted Answer

A) Its levels are unrelated to blood pressure. 
B) Liberal intakes may correct hypertension. 
C) Major dietary sources are processed foods. 
D) Deficiencies are usually the result of deficient intakes. 
E) It is present at high levels in cheddar cheese. 
A) Its levels are unrelated to blood pressure. 
B) Liberal intakes may correct hypertension. 
C) Major dietary sources are processed foods. 
D) Deficiencies are usually the result of deficient intakes. 
E) It is present at high levels in cheddar cheese.

Question 20

Deficiencies of ____________________, an oxidized form of a mineral, do not occur when diets contain protein.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Deficiencies of ____________________, an oxidized form of...

____________________ forms part of the protein-making machinery and is necessary for energy metabolism.

What is the major intracellular cation?

The normal blood pH range is approximately

The muscle stiffness that results from abnormally high calcium levels in the blood is termed

What are the features of the DASH eating plan, and why is it thought to be effective in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure?

What organ functions as the chief regulator of the body's acid-base balance by controlling the bicarbonate concentration?

What is the function of renin?

What is calmodulin?

MATCHING -Substance that inhibits absorption of calcium

Which of the following describes a way to make an electrolyte solution?

What is the major extracellular anion?

Calcium absorption is facilitated by the presence of

What is the major source of dietary sulfur?

What is hydroxyapatite?

MATCHING -Stimulates retention of water by kidneys

What is the body's most indispensable nutrient?

What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet?

MATCHING -Number of times more acidic a substance with pH of 4 is versus a substance with pH of 2

Which of the following is a feature of potassium?

Deficiencies of ____________________, an oxidized form of a mineral, do not occur when diets contain protein.

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

____________________ forms part of the protein-making machinery and is necessary for energy metabolism.

What is the major intracellular cation?

The normal blood pH range is approximately

The muscle stiffness that results from abnormally high calcium levels in the blood is termed

What are the features of the DASH eating plan, and why is it thought to be effective in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure?

What organ functions as the chief regulator of the body's acid-base balance by controlling the bicarbonate concentration?

What is the function of renin?

What is calmodulin?

MATCHING -Substance that inhibits absorption of calcium

Which of the following describes a way to make an electrolyte solution?

What is the major extracellular anion?

Calcium absorption is facilitated by the presence of

What is the major source of dietary sulfur?

What is hydroxyapatite?

MATCHING -Stimulates retention of water by kidneys

What is the body's most indispensable nutrient?

What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet?

MATCHING -Number of times more acidic a substance with pH of 4 is versus a substance with pH of 2

Which of the following is a feature of potassium?

Deficiencies of ____________________, an oxidized form of a mineral, do not occur when diets contain protein.

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