Exam 8: Water and the Minerals

A primary role for iron in the human body is to

A mineral that is thought to improve insulin function is

In some people, increasing salt intake is associated with _____ because the high-salt diet induces _____ blood volume.

Fluid located between cells is specifically called

Dehydration results in

Renin is released by the _____ in response to _____ blood pressure.

The fortification of salt with iodine in the United States has dramatically reduced the incidence of

Aging in women results in a gradual loss of bone mass for several reasons, including

In response to renin,

Low blood pressure stimulates the release of _____ from the adrenal glands.

An athlete is most at risk for hyponatremia if

The combined activities of antidiuretic hormone and aldosterone result in

Comparing dietary heme iron to non-heme iron, the following statement is true:

Aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone help to regulate fluid balance through identical mechanisms.

Complications of dehydration such as mental confusion and seizures are more concerning in children than the elderly.

Under normal circumstances, a person's iron status is regulated by

Mild iron deficiency during pregnancy poses no risk for the mother or the infant.

In osmosis,

Together, parathyroid hormone and vitamin D interact with the _____, _____, and _____ to raise blood calcium levels.

Low blood potassium concentrations can result in the condition called