Question 1

Blood calcium levels above normal results in __________

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A)   stronger bones and teeth
B)   weaker bones and teeth
C)   calcium surplus
D)   calcium rigor
E)   calcium tetanyF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

How do alcohol and smoking affect bone health?

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Question 3

What does chloride do in the body?

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A)   participates in blood clotting
B)   helps maintain gastric acidity
C)   stabilizes protein shape
D)   protects bone structures against degeneration
E)   supports immune system functioningF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

On average, adults absorb ________ of the calcium they ingest.

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A)   20%
B)   30%
C)   50%
D)   65%
E)   80%F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following accurately describes water balance and recommended intakes?

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A)   Water intoxication is rare but can result in death.
B)   Most water is lost in breathing through the lungs.
C)   The first sign of dehydration is an increased respiratory rate.
D)   The color of urine is used to diagnose a person's hydration status.
E)   Liberal fluid intake, 2 liters or more, is recommended during times of heavy sweating.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Briefly describe the problems with too little intake and with too much water intake.

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When too much water is lost from the bod...

Question 7

How do the kidneys regulate blood volume and blood pressure?

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Fluids maintain the blood volume, which ...

Question 8

What term describes water that resides between cells?

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A)   diuretic fluid
B)   interstitial fluid
C)   intracellular fluid
D)   intravascular fluid
E)   avascular fluidF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following accurately describes phosphorus as it relates to nutrition?

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A)   Rich sources include fresh vegetables.
B)   Dietary deficiencies are virtually unknown.
C)   Soft drinks reduce absorption.
D)   Toxicity is common among vegetarians and causes kidney failure.
E)   Eggs and milk are relatively poor sources.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Potassium toxicity ________.

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A)   can be caused by supplement overconsumption
B)   can be caused by diuretics
C)   is signaled by acute hypertension
D)   results from overeating foods high in potassium
E)   leads to kidney stonesF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 11

A decreased concentration of sodium in the blood is known specifically as ________.

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A)   hypertension
B)   hyponatremia
C)   hyperkalemia
D)   water intoxication
E)   hypodiuresisF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

A bone condition in which bone loss is significant, but not as severe as in osteoporosis is termed ________.

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Question 13

Which of the following is an enzyme released from the kidneys in response to low blood pressure?

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A)   angiotensinogen
B)   angiotensin
C)   epinephrine
D)   renin
E)   aldosteroneF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following accurately describes magnesium as it relates to nutrition?

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A)   Toxicity is common in people taking diuretics.
B)   High intakes erode tooth enamel.
C)   Hard water has been shown to increase hypertension due to low levels of magnesium.
D)   Average intakes from food are below recommendations.
E)   There is no upper level for intake set for adults.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The greatest source of sodium in the diet is ________.

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A)   processed foods
B)   unprocessed foods
C)   natural salt content of foods
D)   salt added during cooking
E)   salt added at the tableF) C) and E)
G) A) and E) A

Question 16

Which of the following is a good source (are good sources)  of dietary calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)   berries and pineapple
B)   brown rice
C)   salmon
D)   broccoli and bok choy
E)   dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and swiss chardF) A) and E)
G) C) and E) D

Question 17

What is the term for the amount of pressure needed to prevent the movement of water across a cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypotension
B)   hypertension
C)   osmotic pressure
D)   solute pressure
E)   centripetal pressureF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

What is the UL for sodium for adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   750 mg
B)   900 mg
C)   1200 mg
D)   2300 mg
E)   3500 mgF) B) and C)
G) A) and B) D

Question 19

Which of the following foods is high in potassium and low in sodium?

Accepted Answer

A)   canned cream corn
B)   corn on the cob
C)   instant banana pudding
D)   frozen apple pie
E)   corn flake cerealF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: Typical amount (in mL) of water lost from GI tract every day
Signals kidneys to retain sodium
An anion
Signals kidneys to retain water
Simple solution of sugar, salt, and water
A cation
Milligrams of chloride in 1 gram of table salt
Mineral present in the body as part of some proteins
Includes interstitial fluid and intravascular fluid
Mineral found in milk protein
Binder found in rhubarb
Hormone that regulates blood calcium
Age when peak bone mass is reached
Binder found in nuts and seeds
Water movement toward concentrated solutes
Enhances absorption of calcium
Most prevalent major mineral in the body
Accounts for 2/3 of the body's water
Percentage of lean tissue weight consisting of water
Crystals of calcium and phosphorus

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Exam 12: Water and the Major Minerals

Blood calcium levels above normal results in __________

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How do alcohol and smoking affect bone health?

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What does chloride do in the body?

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On average, adults absorb ________ of the calcium they ingest.

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Which of the following accurately describes water balance and recommended intakes?

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Briefly describe the problems with too little intake and with too much water intake.

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When too much water is lost from the bod...
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How do the kidneys regulate blood volume and blood pressure?

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What term describes water that resides between cells?

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Which of the following accurately describes phosphorus as it relates to nutrition?

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Potassium toxicity ________.

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A decreased concentration of sodium in the blood is known specifically as ________.

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A bone condition in which bone loss is significant, but not as severe as in osteoporosis is termed ________.

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Which of the following is an enzyme released from the kidneys in response to low blood pressure?

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Which of the following accurately describes magnesium as it relates to nutrition?

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The greatest source of sodium in the diet is ________.

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Which of the following is a good source (are good sources) of dietary calcium?

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What is the term for the amount of pressure needed to prevent the movement of water across a cell membrane?

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Which of the following foods is high in potassium and low in sodium?

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Blood calcium levels above normal results in __________

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How do alcohol and smoking affect bone health?

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On average, adults absorb ________ of the calcium they ingest.

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Which of the following accurately describes water balance and recommended intakes?

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Briefly describe the problems with too little intake and with too much water intake.

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How do the kidneys regulate blood volume and blood pressure?

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What term describes water that resides between cells?

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Which of the following accurately describes phosphorus as it relates to nutrition?

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Potassium toxicity ________.

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A decreased concentration of sodium in the blood is known specifically as ________.

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A bone condition in which bone loss is significant, but not as severe as in osteoporosis is termed ________.

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Which of the following is an enzyme released from the kidneys in response to low blood pressure?

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Which of the following accurately describes magnesium as it relates to nutrition?

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The greatest source of sodium in the diet is ________.

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