Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Erika is a college student who has never experienced dental decay.Recently,she slipped and fell down a flight of stairs.Although she had bumps and bruises after the fall,she did not break any bones.Which of the following practices is the most likely reason for Erika's strong bones and decay-resistant teeth?

Maintenance of normal intracellular fluid volume depends largely on the intracellular concentration of _____ ions.

Maris has a metabolic condition that upsets her body's hydration status.Her body has difficulty removing excess sodium ions from intracellular fluid.As a result of this condition,

Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral?

In the summer,Ben often jogs during the middle of the day.When he exercises in these conditions,he sweats heavily.The recommended way for Ben to maintain his fluid balance is to

Ricky has prehypertension,because his blood pressure readings are consistently around

Cameron takes megadoses of a single mineral supplement.Lately,he's noticed that his fingernails break easily,his hair is falling out,and he's more tired than usual.His friends have told him that he smells like garlic.Based on this information,Cameron has consumed too much

Angela is a 20-year-old college student.In addition to having a history of dental decay,she seems to break bones easily.Based on this information,Angela may need to increase her intake of

Which of the following foods contains the most water by weight?

In the human body,water is involved in

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern for pregnant females?

In the United States,the practice of fortifying _____ with iodide has reduced the risk of goiter.

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,which of the following minerals is a nutrient of public health concern?

Scientists are uncertain whether ____ is an essential mineral for humans.

A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies all essential nutrients.She knows the RDA/AI for each mineral,one of which has an AI of 30 mg/day.How should she classify this particular mineral?

In the United States,

_____ is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

Which of the following disorders is associated with high sodium intakes?

Aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone act to increase urinary

Dehydration can cause