Exam 14: Water and Major Minerals

Which of the following blood pressures is considered prehypertension?

Phosphorus absorption is promoted by the hormone

High amounts of _____,especially from supplements,can cause diarrhea.

Parathyroid hormone elevates blood calcium levels by

List 6 foods to limit and 6 foods to encourage on a low-sodium diet.

Beverages contribute only marginally to calorie intake in the U.S.

The mineral found in the body in the most abundance is

The bones most likely to be affected by the disease osteoporosis include the

Which of the following major minerals does NOT have a DRI?

When we obtain calcium from a dietary supplement,the absorption of magnesium and copper from food may be reduced because

Thirst is a reliable signal to prevent dehydration in older adults.

A loss of 1-2% of body weight in fluids will cause a person to

Which of the following about water is NOT true?

The major cation in the intracellular fluid is ________,whereas the major anion in the extracellular fluid is ________.

The body regulates its potassium content by

Compared to dry environments,evaporation of sweat is ________ in humid environments,resulting in _______ body cooling.

Compare and contrast the characteristics of a high-sodium diet to that of a high-potassium diet.

Absorption of dietary calcium in the duodenum is aided by

When a semipermeable membrane separates two bodies of fluid,

Good food sources of phosphorus include