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 organ is responsible for regulating sodium and chloride concentrations in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Brain 
B) Kidneys 
C) Liver 
D) Pancreas 
A) Brain 
B) Kidneys 
C) Liver 
D) Pancreas

Question 3

Most of the salt consumed by Americans is:

Accepted Answer

A) found naturally in food. 
B) added during home preparation. 
C) added at the table. 
D) added to food during processing and manufacturing. 
A) found naturally in food. 
B) added during home preparation. 
C) added at the table. 
D) added to food during processing and manufacturing.

Question 4

Electrolyte deficiency most likely occurs:

Accepted Answer

A) when people don't choose foods carefully. 
B) when losses are extreme. 
C) when fewer than 8 glasses of water are consumed per day. 
D) as a result of decongestant medications. 
A) when people don't choose foods carefully. 
B) when losses are extreme. 
C) when fewer than 8 glasses of water are consumed per day. 
D) as a result of decongestant medications.

Question 5

Extracellular fluid does NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A) blood. 
B) lymph. 
C) fluid within cells. 
D) interstitial fluid. 
A) blood. 
B) lymph. 
C) fluid within cells. 
D) interstitial fluid.

Question 6

Which of the following individuals is at risk for dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A) An athlete,exercising in cool weather 
B) An elderly woman,just returning from a 4 hour flight 
C) A child recovering from diarrhea 
D) All are potentially at risk for dehydration 
A) An athlete,exercising in cool weather 
B) An elderly woman,just returning from a 4 hour flight 
C) A child recovering from diarrhea 
D) All are potentially at risk for dehydration

Question 7

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 8

Water is polar because:

Accepted Answer

A) it is an ion. 
B) the electrons are equally shared among the O and H atoms. 
C) the electrons spend more time around the O atom than the H atoms. 
D) the electrons spend more time around the H atoms than the O atom. 
A) it is an ion. 
B) the electrons are equally shared among the O and H atoms. 
C) the electrons spend more time around the O atom than the H atoms. 
D) the electrons spend more time around the H atoms than the O atom.

Question 9

The DASH diet is:

Accepted Answer

A) high in calcium and magnesium while low in sodium and potassium. 
B) high is sodium while low in calcium,magnesium and potassium. 
C) high in potassium,calcium and magnesium while low in sodium. 
D) high in sodium and potassium while low in calcium and magnesium. 
A) high in calcium and magnesium while low in sodium and potassium. 
B) high is sodium while low in calcium,magnesium and potassium. 
C) high in potassium,calcium and magnesium while low in sodium. 
D) high in sodium and potassium while low in calcium and magnesium.

Question 10

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 11

Nerve conduction and muscle contraction depend on which minerals?

Accepted Answer

A) Chloride & potassium 
B) Phosphorous & calcium 
C) Sodium & fluoride 
D) Sodium & potassium 
A) Chloride & potassium 
B) Phosphorous & calcium 
C) Sodium & fluoride 
D) Sodium & potassium

Question 12

Drinking plain water after a long period of excessive sweating can do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) dilute the sodium in the blood. 
B) cause water toxicity. 
C) result in nausea,muscle cramps and confusion. 
D) increase potassium in the blood causing high blood pressure. 
A) dilute the sodium in the blood. 
B) cause water toxicity. 
C) result in nausea,muscle cramps and confusion. 
D) increase potassium in the blood causing high blood pressure.

Question 13

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 14

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.

Question 15

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 16

All of the following occur when the concentration of sodium in the blood rises EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) renin is released. 
B) water moves into the blood. 
C) blood pressure rises. 
D) blood volume rises. 
A) renin is released. 
B) water moves into the blood. 
C) blood pressure rises. 
D) blood volume rises.

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

Which organ is responsible for regulating sodium and chloride concentrations in the body?

Most of the salt consumed by Americans is:

Electrolyte deficiency most likely occurs:

Extracellular fluid does NOT include:

Which of the following individuals is at risk for dehydration?

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

Water is polar because:

The DASH diet is:

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

Nerve conduction and muscle contraction depend on which minerals?

Drinking plain water after a long period of excessive sweating can do all of the following EXCEPT:

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

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

Osmosis requires all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following occur when the concentration of sodium in the blood rises EXCEPT:

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Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

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Exam 10: Water and the Electrolytes

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

Which organ is responsible for regulating sodium and chloride concentrations in the body?

Most of the salt consumed by Americans is:

Electrolyte deficiency most likely occurs:

Extracellular fluid does NOT include:

Which of the following individuals is at risk for dehydration?

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

Water is polar because:

The DASH diet is:

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

Nerve conduction and muscle contraction depend on which minerals?

Drinking plain water after a long period of excessive sweating can do all of the following EXCEPT:

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

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

Osmosis requires all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following occur when the concentration of sodium in the blood rises EXCEPT:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

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 Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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