Question 1

Salt is added to processed food for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) to balance potassium content. 
B) to inhibit the growth of bacteria. 
C) to enhance flavor. 
D) as a preservative. 
A) to balance potassium content. 
B) to inhibit the growth of bacteria. 
C) to enhance flavor. 
D) as a preservative.

Question 2

Which statement concerning electrolyte imbalance is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It can cause sudden heart failure. 
B) It can occur in anorexia nervosa. 
C) It can disturb acid base balance. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) It can cause sudden heart failure. 
B) It can occur in anorexia nervosa. 
C) It can disturb acid base balance. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 3

When a nerve cell depolarizes,all of the following occur EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) an electrical current is generated. 
B) it causes a muscle contraction. 
C) permeability of the cell membrane to sodium changes. 
D) a nerve impulse is sent. 
A) an electrical current is generated. 
B) it causes a muscle contraction. 
C) permeability of the cell membrane to sodium changes. 
D) a nerve impulse is sent.

Question 4

Osmosis requires all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) glucose. 
B) a selectively permeable membrane. 
C) dissolved solutes. 
D) water. 
A) glucose. 
B) a selectively permeable membrane. 
C) dissolved solutes. 
D) water.

Question 5

Sodium,chloride,and potassium in cells and body fluids are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A) phytates. 
B) electrolytes. 
C) condensates. 
D) solvents. 
A) phytates. 
B) electrolytes. 
C) condensates. 
D) solvents.

Question 6

The best source of potassium per calorie comes from:

Accepted Answer

A) fruits and vegetables. 
B) whole grains. 
C) lean protein. 
D) low-fat dairy. 
A) fruits and vegetables. 
B) whole grains. 
C) lean protein. 
D) low-fat dairy.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding maintenance of electrolyte concentrations across cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

A) The sodium potassium ATPase is a key player. 
B) The process involves an active transport system. 
C) The input of large amounts of energy is required. 
D) Depolarization of cell membranes is necessary. 
A) The sodium potassium ATPase is a key player. 
B) The process involves an active transport system. 
C) The input of large amounts of energy is required. 
D) Depolarization of cell membranes is necessary.

Question 8

Which of the following is LEAST likely to result in an increased need for water?

Accepted Answer

A) High potassium intake 
B) A low-calorie diet 
C) Consuming many high protein foods 
D) Lactation 
A) High potassium intake 
B) A low-calorie diet 
C) Consuming many high protein foods 
D) Lactation

Question 9

Kevin lost 3 pounds during his workout.He should consume a minimum of ________ liters of liquid to replace lost fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) 0)5 
B) 1 
C) 1)5 
D) 2 
A) 0)5 
B) 1 
C) 1)5 
D) 2

Question 10

The function of synovial fluid is to:

Accepted Answer

A) allow excess heat to escape from the body. 
B) lubricate joints. 
C) provide a protective cushion around the developing fetus. 
D) lubricate the mouth. 
A) allow excess heat to escape from the body. 
B) lubricate joints. 
C) provide a protective cushion around the developing fetus. 
D) lubricate the mouth.

Question 11

Good sources of potassium include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) tomatoes. 
B) bananas. 
C) snack crackers. 
D) potatoes. 
A) tomatoes. 
B) bananas. 
C) snack crackers. 
D) potatoes.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about intestinal absorption of sodium,chloride and potassium from the diet is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They are readily absorbed. 
B) Absorption is regulated according to body needs. 
C) Sodium absorption is tightly regulated,while chloride and potassium absorption is largely unregulated. 
D) Minor changes in intake from day to day can upset normal homeostasis. 
A) They are readily absorbed. 
B) Absorption is regulated according to body needs. 
C) Sodium absorption is tightly regulated,while chloride and potassium absorption is largely unregulated. 
D) Minor changes in intake from day to day can upset normal homeostasis.

Question 13

The shrinking of a strawberry from water loss after being sprinkled with sugar is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) condensation. 
B) osmosis. 
C) alkalosis. 
D) diffusion. 
A) condensation. 
B) osmosis. 
C) alkalosis. 
D) diffusion.

Question 14

Which property makes water a good solvent?

Accepted Answer

A) Covalent nature 
B) Electroneutrality 
C) Hydrophobicity 
D) Polarity 
A) Covalent nature 
B) Electroneutrality 
C) Hydrophobicity 
D) Polarity

Question 15

Positively and negatively charged ions in water are called:

Accepted Answer

A) solvents. 
B) non-polar. 
C) electrolytes. 
D) inert. 
A) solvents. 
B) non-polar. 
C) electrolytes. 
D) inert.

Question 16

Of the following,the tissue with the lowest water content is:

Accepted Answer

A) blood. 
B) bone. 
C) fat. 
D) muscle. 
A) blood. 
B) bone. 
C) fat. 
D) muscle.

Salt is added to processed food for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Which statement concerning electrolyte imbalance is true?

When a nerve cell depolarizes,all of the following occur EXCEPT:

Osmosis requires all of the following EXCEPT:

Sodium,chloride,and potassium in cells and body fluids are examples of:

The best source of potassium per calorie comes from:

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding maintenance of electrolyte concentrations across cell membranes?

Which of the following is LEAST likely to result in an increased need for water?

Kevin lost 3 pounds during his workout.He should consume a minimum of ________ liters of liquid to replace lost fluid.

The function of synovial fluid is to:

Good sources of potassium include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about intestinal absorption of sodium,chloride and potassium from the diet is true?

The shrinking of a strawberry from water loss after being sprinkled with sugar is an example of:

Which property makes water a good solvent?

Positively and negatively charged ions in water are called:

Of the following,the tissue with the lowest water content is:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

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Exam 10: Water and the Electrolytes

Salt is added to processed food for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Which statement concerning electrolyte imbalance is true?

When a nerve cell depolarizes,all of the following occur EXCEPT:

Osmosis requires all of the following EXCEPT:

Sodium,chloride,and potassium in cells and body fluids are examples of:

The best source of potassium per calorie comes from:

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding maintenance of electrolyte concentrations across cell membranes?

Which of the following is LEAST likely to result in an increased need for water?

Kevin lost 3 pounds during his workout.He should consume a minimum of ________ liters of liquid to replace lost fluid.

The function of synovial fluid is to:

Good sources of potassium include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about intestinal absorption of sodium,chloride and potassium from the diet is true?

The shrinking of a strawberry from water loss after being sprinkled with sugar is an example of:

Which property makes water a good solvent?

Positively and negatively charged ions in water are called:

Of the following,the tissue with the lowest water content is:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus on Biotechnology

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Supplements

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