Question 1

Aldosterone helps to increase blood volume by

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing potassium retention by the kidneys. 
B)  reducing potassium retention by the kidneys. 
C)  increasing sodium retention by the kidneys. 
D)  reducing sodium retention by the kidneys. 
A)  increasing potassium retention by the kidneys. 
B)  reducing potassium retention by the kidneys. 
C)  increasing sodium retention by the kidneys. 
D)  reducing sodium retention by the kidneys.

Question 2

The majority of bodily fluid is located outside of cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Hereditary hemochromatosis is caused by a genetic defect that results in

Accepted Answer

A)  insufficient iron excretion. 
B)  insufficient storage of iron. 
C)  excessive iron absorption. 
D)  excessive desire for iron-rich foods. 
A)  insufficient iron excretion. 
B)  insufficient storage of iron. 
C)  excessive iron absorption. 
D)  excessive desire for iron-rich foods.

Question 4

Osteoblasts are cells that

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A)  break down old bone. 
B)  release calcium from bone into the blood. 
C)  form new bone. 
D)  produce parathyroid hormone. 
A)  break down old bone. 
B)  release calcium from bone into the blood. 
C)  form new bone. 
D)  produce parathyroid hormone.

Question 5

Women of child-bearing years are more susceptible to iron deficiency than men of similar ages mainly because of

Accepted Answer

A)  menstrual blood losses. 
B)  reduced iron intake overall. 
C)  poorer iron absorption. 
D)  impaired regulation of iron absorption. 
A)  menstrual blood losses. 
B)  reduced iron intake overall. 
C)  poorer iron absorption. 
D)  impaired regulation of iron absorption.

Question 6

The A main function of iodine is to serve as a component of the _____ hormones that regulate energy metabolism, growth, and development.

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid 
B)  parathyroid 
C)  glucose regulating 
D)  calcium regulating 
A)  thyroid 
B)  parathyroid 
C)  glucose regulating 
D)  calcium regulating

Question 7

Calcium is an important mineral for the sole reason that it is incorporated into bones and teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The mineral content of a given food is influenced by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  soil mineral content. 
B)  source of the food (animal or plant). 
C)  processing of the food. 
D)  vitamin content of the food. 
A)  soil mineral content. 
B)  source of the food (animal or plant). 
C)  processing of the food. 
D)  vitamin content of the food.

Question 9

An example of a hydrolysis reaction is

Accepted Answer

A)  the synthesis of glycogen from single glucose units. 
B)  the synthesis of proteins from amino acids. 
C)  the removal of fatty acids from the glycerol backbone of a triglyceride molecule. 
D)  the movement of water across a membrane in response to solute concentration differences. 
A)  the synthesis of glycogen from single glucose units. 
B)  the synthesis of proteins from amino acids. 
C)  the removal of fatty acids from the glycerol backbone of a triglyceride molecule. 
D)  the movement of water across a membrane in response to solute concentration differences.

Question 10

Condensation reactions are those

Accepted Answer

A)  that require water in order to break a chemical bond. 
B)  that produce water when chemical bonds are formed. 
C)  that release water from inside cells into the intercellular fluid. 
D)  that require water when chemical bonds are formed. 
A)  that require water in order to break a chemical bond. 
B)  that produce water when chemical bonds are formed. 
C)  that release water from inside cells into the intercellular fluid. 
D)  that require water when chemical bonds are formed.

Question 11

Only women are susceptible to age-related bone loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The iron transport protein in the blood that delivers iron to cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  transferrin. 
B)  ferritin. 
C)  hemoglobin. 
D)  myoglobin. 
A)  transferrin. 
B)  ferritin. 
C)  hemoglobin. 
D)  myoglobin.

Question 13

Along with dietary and genetic factors, certain lifestyle factors increase the risk of osteoporosis. These include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking. 
B)  chronic alcohol consumption. 
C)  weight-bearing exercise. 
D)  the use of certain medications that can negatively impact bone health. 
A)  smoking. 
B)  chronic alcohol consumption. 
C)  weight-bearing exercise. 
D)  the use of certain medications that can negatively impact bone health.

Question 14

Foods that are low in sodium and rich in potassium include

Accepted Answer

A)  processed meats. 
B)  fresh fruits. 
C)  potato chips. 
D)  pickled vegetables. 
A)  processed meats. 
B)  fresh fruits. 
C)  potato chips. 
D)  pickled vegetables.

Question 15

The percentage of body weight made up of water is greater in adults than in infants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Aldosterone helps to increase blood volume by

The majority of bodily fluid is located outside of cells.

Hereditary hemochromatosis is caused by a genetic defect that results in

Osteoblasts are cells that

Women of child-bearing years are more susceptible to iron deficiency than men of similar ages mainly because of

The A main function of iodine is to serve as a component of the _____ hormones that regulate energy metabolism, growth, and development.

Calcium is an important mineral for the sole reason that it is incorporated into bones and teeth.

The mineral content of a given food is influenced by all of the following except:

An example of a hydrolysis reaction is

Condensation reactions are those

Only women are susceptible to age-related bone loss.

The iron transport protein in the blood that delivers iron to cells is

Along with dietary and genetic factors, certain lifestyle factors increase the risk of osteoporosis. These include all of the following except:

Foods that are low in sodium and rich in potassium include

The percentage of body weight made up of water is greater in adults than in infants.

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

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Exam 8: Water and the Minerals

Aldosterone helps to increase blood volume by

The majority of bodily fluid is located outside of cells.

Hereditary hemochromatosis is caused by a genetic defect that results in

Osteoblasts are cells that

Women of child-bearing years are more susceptible to iron deficiency than men of similar ages mainly because of

The A main function of iodine is to serve as a component of the _____ hormones that regulate energy metabolism, growth, and development.

Calcium is an important mineral for the sole reason that it is incorporated into bones and teeth.

The mineral content of a given food is influenced by all of the following except:

An example of a hydrolysis reaction is

Condensation reactions are those

Only women are susceptible to age-related bone loss.

The iron transport protein in the blood that delivers iron to cells is

Along with dietary and genetic factors, certain lifestyle factors increase the risk of osteoporosis. These include all of the following except:

Foods that are low in sodium and rich in potassium include

The percentage of body weight made up of water is greater in adults than in infants.

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

Filters