Question 1

The spongy bone that is found within the ends of long bones is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cortical bone. 
B)  compact bone. 
C)  collagen. 
D)  trabecular bone. 
A)  cortical bone. 
B)  compact bone. 
C)  collagen. 
D)  trabecular bone. D

Question 2

Bone cells that are responsible for bone resorption are called

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoclasts. 
B)  osteoblasts. 
C)  hydroxyapatites. 
D)  leukocytes. 
A)  osteoclasts. 
B)  osteoblasts. 
C)  hydroxyapatites. 
D)  leukocytes. A

Question 3

The point in life at which our bones are the densest is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  pubertal bone density. 
B)  menopausal bone density. 
C)  late adulthood bone density. 
D)  peak bone density. 
A)  pubertal bone density. 
B)  menopausal bone density. 
C)  late adulthood bone density. 
D)  peak bone density. D

Question 4

Zinc plays an active role in the synthesis of hemoglobin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The fluid portion of the blood is called

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  platelets. 
D)  plasma. 
A)  lymph. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  platelets. 
D)  plasma.

Question 6

Which of the following BEST explains why Denise has low iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  She regularly takes antacids. 
B)  She drinks at least one alcoholic beverage daily. 
C)  She is lactose intolerant and avoids consuming dairy products. 
D)  She is pregnant. 
A)  She regularly takes antacids. 
B)  She drinks at least one alcoholic beverage daily. 
C)  She is lactose intolerant and avoids consuming dairy products. 
D)  She is pregnant.

Question 7

Insufficient intake of iron will FIRST affect which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  production of hemoglobin 
B)  ability of blood to clot 
C)  iron transport 
D)  iron stores 
A)  production of hemoglobin 
B)  ability of blood to clot 
C)  iron transport 
D)  iron stores

Question 8

The primary,active form of vitamin D in the human body is

Accepted Answer

A)  cholecalciferol. 
B)  calcidiol. 
C)  calcitonin. 
D)  calcitriol. 
A)  cholecalciferol. 
B)  calcidiol. 
C)  calcitonin. 
D)  calcitriol.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  transmission of nerve impulses 
B)  muscle contraction 
C)  maintenance of blood pressure 
D)  stimulating osteoclasts to break down bone 
A)  transmission of nerve impulses 
B)  muscle contraction 
C)  maintenance of blood pressure 
D)  stimulating osteoclasts to break down bone

Question 10

Phosphorus consumption has increased over the past 30 years.This is largely due to the increased consumption of

Accepted Answer

A)  processed foods. 
B)  meat. 
C)  water. 
D)  milk. 
A)  processed foods. 
B)  meat. 
C)  water. 
D)  milk.

Question 11

The iron-carrying protein that assists in the transport of oxygen into muscle cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  myoglobin. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  hematocrit. 
D)  hemosiderin. 
A)  myoglobin. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  hematocrit. 
D)  hemosiderin.

Question 12

A person suffering from osteomalacia is prone to

Accepted Answer

A)  bone fractures. 
B)  diseased gums. 
C)  high blood pressure. 
D)  bowed legs. 
A)  bone fractures. 
B)  diseased gums. 
C)  high blood pressure. 
D)  bowed legs.

Question 13

Newborns receive a single injection of vitamin K at birth because

Accepted Answer

A)  newborns do not have enough mature GI flora to make vitamin K. 
B)  breast milk is a poor source of vitamin K. 
C)  the trauma of labor and delivery depletes the newborn's vitamin K stores. 
D)  newborns cannot absorb any of the vitamin K from breast milk or formula. 
A)  newborns do not have enough mature GI flora to make vitamin K. 
B)  breast milk is a poor source of vitamin K. 
C)  the trauma of labor and delivery depletes the newborn's vitamin K stores. 
D)  newborns cannot absorb any of the vitamin K from breast milk or formula.

Question 14

Most of the body's phosphorus is stored in

Accepted Answer

A)  the liver. 
B)  adipose tissue. 
C)  the skeleton. 
D)  the kidneys. 
A)  the liver. 
B)  adipose tissue. 
C)  the skeleton. 
D)  the kidneys.

Question 15

Research has shown that long-term magnesium deficiency can lead to the development of osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Non-heme iron is found in both animal- and plant-based foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a common storage site in the body for iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  spleen 
C)  bone marrow 
D)  kidney 
A)  liver 
B)  spleen 
C)  bone marrow 
D)  kidney

Question 18

The hormone that is produced in response to falling blood calcium levels and that stimulates the activation of vitamin D is

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin. 
B)  cortisol. 
C)  parathyroid hormone (PTH). 
D)  calcitonin. 
A)  insulin. 
B)  cortisol. 
C)  parathyroid hormone (PTH). 
D)  calcitonin.

Question 19

The bioavailability of calcium depends in part on the age of the person consuming the calcium-containing food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Vitamin C was discovered and identified as a nutrient in England in 1740.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Nutrients Essential to Healthy Tissues

The spongy bone that is found within the ends of long bones is called

Bone cells that are responsible for bone resorption are called

The point in life at which our bones are the densest is referred to as

Zinc plays an active role in the synthesis of hemoglobin.

The fluid portion of the blood is called

Which of the following BEST explains why Denise has low iron absorption?

Insufficient intake of iron will FIRST affect which of the following?

The primary,active form of vitamin D in the human body is

Which of the following is NOT a function of calcium?

Phosphorus consumption has increased over the past 30 years.This is largely due to the increased consumption of

The iron-carrying protein that assists in the transport of oxygen into muscle cells is

A person suffering from osteomalacia is prone to

Newborns receive a single injection of vitamin K at birth because

Most of the body's phosphorus is stored in

Research has shown that long-term magnesium deficiency can lead to the development of osteoporosis.

Non-heme iron is found in both animal- and plant-based foods.

Which of the following is NOT a common storage site in the body for iron?

The hormone that is produced in response to falling blood calcium levels and that stimulates the activation of vitamin D is

The bioavailability of calcium depends in part on the age of the person consuming the calcium-containing food.

Vitamin C was discovered and identified as a nutrient in England in 1740.

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Nutrients Essential to Key Body Functions

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