Question 1

A child with mild fluorosis would MOST likely show which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  dental caries 
B)  low bone density 
C)  white patches on the teeth 
D)  stiffness and pain in the joints 
A)  dental caries 
B)  low bone density 
C)  white patches on the teeth 
D)  stiffness and pain in the joints

Question 2

Vitamin D toxicity is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  sunburns. 
B)  suntan lotions. 
C)  seafood. 
D)  supplements. 
A)  sunburns. 
B)  suntan lotions. 
C)  seafood. 
D)  supplements.

Question 3

Consuming excessive amounts of calcium supplements can lead to mineral imbalances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Fluorosis is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  insufficient intake of fluoride. 
B)  consuming too much fluoride. 
C)  Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  osteoporosis. 
A)  insufficient intake of fluoride. 
B)  consuming too much fluoride. 
C)  Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  osteoporosis.

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT describe a role that calcitonin plays when blood calcium levels are elevated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcitonin limits calcium absorption in the intestine. 
B)  Calcitonin inhibits osteoclasts from breaking down bone. 
C)  Calcitonin prevents the reabsorption of calcium in the kidney. 
D)  Calcitonin stimulates the action of vitamin D. 
A)  Calcitonin limits calcium absorption in the intestine. 
B)  Calcitonin inhibits osteoclasts from breaking down bone. 
C)  Calcitonin prevents the reabsorption of calcium in the kidney. 
D)  Calcitonin stimulates the action of vitamin D.

Question 6

What things could vegans do to ensure that they are getting enough calcium in their diets?

Accepted Answer

Because calcium is largely found in dair

Question 7

Discuss various ways that you can receive your normal daily dose of vitamin D from the sun.

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to receive your n

Question 8

The majority of a man's bone is built by the age of 15.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Assuming equal serving sizes, which of the following foods would be the poorest source of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  skim milk 
B)  whole milk 
C)  cheddar cheese 
D)  cottage cheese 
A)  skim milk 
B)  whole milk 
C)  cheddar cheese 
D)  cottage cheese

Question 10

Explain the importance of geographic latitude and time of day on vitamin D synthesis.

Accepted Answer

Geographic latitude and time of year are

Question 11

Phosphorus consumption has increased approximately 10 to 15% over the past 30 years. This is largely due to the increased consumption of

Accepted Answer

A)  processed foods. 
B)  meat. 
C)  water. 
D)  milk. 
A)  processed foods. 
B)  meat. 
C)  water. 
D)  milk.

Question 12

The bioavailability of calcium from spinach is limited because of the leafy green's

Accepted Answer

A)  low calcium content. 
B)  high levels of oxalates. 
C)  low protein content. 
D)  high vitamin C content. 
A)  low calcium content. 
B)  high levels of oxalates. 
C)  low protein content. 
D)  high vitamin C content.

Question 13

Where do humans obtain vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A)  moonlight 
B)  sunlight 
C)  intestinal bacteria 
D)  stomach bacteria 
A)  moonlight 
B)  sunlight 
C)  intestinal bacteria 
D)  stomach bacteria

Question 14

Compare the similarities and differences between cortical bone and trabecular bone.

Accepted Answer

Cortical bone (also called compact bone)

Question 15

In addition to proper growth and development, bone remodeling is critical in maintaining

Accepted Answer

A)  blood glucose levels. 
B)  blood calcium levels. 
C)  blood coagulation. 
D)  vitamin D production. 
A)  blood glucose levels. 
B)  blood calcium levels. 
C)  blood coagulation. 
D)  vitamin D production.

Question 16

Trabecular bone has a faster turnover rate than cortical bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Vitamin K's primary role in the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle contraction. 
B)  enzyme action. 
C)  nerve transmission. 
D)  blood clotting. 
A)  muscle contraction. 
B)  enzyme action. 
C)  nerve transmission. 
D)  blood clotting.

Question 18

The type of cell responsible for the resorption of bone is

Accepted Answer

A)  cortical. 
B)  trabecular. 
C)  osteoblast. 
D)  osteoclast. 
A)  cortical. 
B)  trabecular. 
C)  osteoblast. 
D)  osteoclast.

Question 19

Compared to light-skinned individuals, individuals with darker skin have more difficulty synthesizing vitamin D.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the MOST abundant mineral in our body?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  phosphorus 
D)  fluoride 
A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  phosphorus 
D)  fluoride

Exam 9: Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

A child with mild fluorosis would MOST likely show which of the following symptoms?

Vitamin D toxicity is associated with

Consuming excessive amounts of calcium supplements can lead to mineral imbalances.

Fluorosis is associated with

Which of the following does NOT describe a role that calcitonin plays when blood calcium levels are elevated?

What things could vegans do to ensure that they are getting enough calcium in their diets?

Discuss various ways that you can receive your normal daily dose of vitamin D from the sun.

The majority of a man's bone is built by the age of 15.

Assuming equal serving sizes, which of the following foods would be the poorest source of calcium?

Explain the importance of geographic latitude and time of day on vitamin D synthesis.

Phosphorus consumption has increased approximately 10 to 15% over the past 30 years. This is largely due to the increased consumption of

The bioavailability of calcium from spinach is limited because of the leafy green's

Where do humans obtain vitamin D?

Compare the similarities and differences between cortical bone and trabecular bone.

In addition to proper growth and development, bone remodeling is critical in maintaining

Trabecular bone has a faster turnover rate than cortical bone.

Vitamin K's primary role in the body is

The type of cell responsible for the resorption of bone is

Compared to light-skinned individuals, individuals with darker skin have more difficulty synthesizing vitamin D.

Which of the following is the MOST abundant mineral in our body?

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