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What does phosphorus do in the body? 


A)  Participates in blood clotting 
B)  Helps maintain gastric acidity 
C)  Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte 
D)  Stabilizes protein shape 
E)  Assists in energy metabolism

F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

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More than half of the body's magnesium is in the ______.


A)  bones 
B)  teeth 
C)  extracellular fluid 
D)  cells of soft tissue 
E)  muscle

F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Which of the following is a symptom of potassium deficiency? 


A)  Vomiting 
B)  Muscle weakness 
C)  Edema 
D)  Lowered blood pressure 
E)  Constipation

F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

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Briefly describe the roles of chloride in the body.

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Chloride is the major anion of the extra...

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MATCHING -An anion


A) 30
B) 75
C) 150
D) 600
E) Osmosis
F) Oral hydration therapy
G) Intracellular fluid
H) Extracellular fluid
I) Sulfur
J) Calcium
K) Vitamin D
L) Phytate
M) Phosphorous
N) Oxalate
O) Aldosterone
P) Parathyroid hormone
Q) Hydroxyapatite
R) Antidiuretic hormone
S) Sodium in solution
T) Chloride in solution

U) Q) and T)
V) C) and O)

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MATCHING -Milligrams of chloride in 1 gram of table salt


A) 30
B) 75
C) 150
D) 600
E) Osmosis
F) Oral hydration therapy
G) Intracellular fluid
H) Extracellular fluid
I) Sulfur
J) Calcium
K) Vitamin D
L) Phytate
M) Phosphorous
N) Oxalate
O) Aldosterone
P) Parathyroid hormone
Q) Hydroxyapatite
R) Antidiuretic hormone
S) Sodium in solution
T) Chloride in solution

U) D) and E)
V) C) and Q)

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Of the following minerals,which is found in the body in the lowest amount? 


A)  Iron 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Potassium 
D)  Sodium 
E)  Phosphorus

F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

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How do alcohol and smoking affect bone health?

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Add bone damage to the list of ill conse...

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What term describes water that resides between cells? 


A)  Diuretic fluid 
B)  Interstitial fluid 
C)  Intracellular fluid 
D)  Intravascular fluid 
E)  Avascular fluid

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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MATCHING -Most prevalent major mineral in the body


A) 30
B) 75
C) 150
D) 600
E) Osmosis
F) Oral hydration therapy
G) Intracellular fluid
H) Extracellular fluid
I) Sulfur
J) Calcium
K) Vitamin D
L) Phytate
M) Phosphorous
N) Oxalate
O) Aldosterone
P) Parathyroid hormone
Q) Hydroxyapatite
R) Antidiuretic hormone
S) Sodium in solution
T) Chloride in solution

U) D) and G)
V) I) and T)

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MATCHING -Hormone that regulates blood calcium


A) 30
B) 75
C) 150
D) 600
E) Osmosis
F) Oral hydration therapy
G) Intracellular fluid
H) Extracellular fluid
I) Sulfur
J) Calcium
K) Vitamin D
L) Phytate
M) Phosphorous
N) Oxalate
O) Aldosterone
P) Parathyroid hormone
Q) Hydroxyapatite
R) Antidiuretic hormone
S) Sodium in solution
T) Chloride in solution

U) A) and C)
V) L) and Q)

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Dietary calcium deficiencies result in ________.


A)  osteoporotic bones 
B)  calcium tetany 
C)  calcium rigor 
D)  mineralization 
E)  calcitonin

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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What does a DEXA scan measure? 


A)  Bone mineral density 
B)  Severity of bone microfractures 
C)  Effect of sodium and potassium supplements 
D)  Calcium and water balance 
E)  Movement of calcium throughout the body

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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How should you treat a severe electrolyte imbalance?

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Normally,the body defends itself success...

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The inner,lacy matrix of bone is called ________.


A)  cortical bone 
B)  dolomitic bone 
C)  trabecular bone 
D)  hydroxyl bone 
E)  structural bone

F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

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MATCHING -Age when peak bone mass is reached


A) 30
B) 75
C) 150
D) 600
E) Osmosis
F) Oral hydration therapy
G) Intracellular fluid
H) Extracellular fluid
I) Sulfur
J) Calcium
K) Vitamin D
L) Phytate
M) Phosphorous
N) Oxalate
O) Aldosterone
P) Parathyroid hormone
Q) Hydroxyapatite
R) Antidiuretic hormone
S) Sodium in solution
T) Chloride in solution

U) G) and S)
V) E) and I)

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Where in the body is high sulfur content found? 


A)  Pancreas and liver 
B)  Intestines 
C)  Bones and teeth 
D)  Skeletal muscle 
E)  Skin, hair, and nails

F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

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How does sodium affect hypertension?

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Most sodium is consumed as salt (sodium ...

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


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) None of the above
G) C) and D)

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MATCHING -Signals kidneys to retain water


A) 30
B) 75
C) 150
D) 600
E) Osmosis
F) Oral hydration therapy
G) Intracellular fluid
H) Extracellular fluid
I) Sulfur
J) Calcium
K) Vitamin D
L) Phytate
M) Phosphorous
N) Oxalate
O) Aldosterone
P) Parathyroid hormone
Q) Hydroxyapatite
R) Antidiuretic hormone
S) Sodium in solution
T) Chloride in solution

U) J) and K)
V) F) and G)

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