Question 1

What is the major function of the cortical bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide strength
B)  Produce red blood cells
C)  Produce while blood cells
D)  Produce plateletsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is/are tendencies of US adults with high blood pressure??

Accepted Answer

A)  Consume large amounts of salt
B)  Are overweight
C)  Smoke
D)  All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

What are the bone-forming cells that are responsible for depositing the minerals and proteins needed for bone maintenance, growth, and repair called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoclasts
B)  Osteoblasts
C)  Hydroxyapatite
D)  CalcitoninE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Breakdown of bone is facilitated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoblasts.
B)  osteoclasts.
C)  calcitriol.
D)  parathyroid hormone.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

What is the primary site for the absorption of major minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stomach
B)  Small intestine
C)  Liver
D)  Large intestineE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A decline in bone is a normal part of aging

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A person running a marathon on a hot day is at risk for _______________, a condition in which the body has an insufficient amount of water

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Question 8

After having her ovaries surgically removed, Laurie was prescribed _______________, medications containing estrogen and progesterone

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hormone re...

Question 9

If Janet perspires heavily for several hours and drinks only plain water, it is possible that she could lose enough sodium via sweat to reduce her blood concentration of this mineral and develop _______________

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Janet perspires heavily for several hours...

Question 10

Which mineral is most likely to be adequate in the diets of nearly everyone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Magnesium
B)  Iron
C)  Phosphorous
D)  PotassiumE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

How are bones remodeled?

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Bone remodeling is a dynamic process inv...

Question 12

How do electrolytes move into and out of cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple diffusion
B)  Facilitated diffusion
C)  Active transport
D)  ExocytosisE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Low-salt foods must have:

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 5 mg of sodium per serving.
B)  less than 35 mg of sodium per serving.
C)  less than 140 mg of sodium per serving.
D)  less than 200 mg of sodium per serving.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Fluid within the cells is:

Accepted Answer

A)  intracellular.
B)  interstitial.
C)  intravascular.
D)  extracellular.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

In addition to sodium, which of the following are considered to be predominant electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chloride, phosphate, calcium
B)  Phosphate, potassium, magnesium
C)  Potassium, phosphate, chloride
D)  Magnesium, calcium, potassiumE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

How much water should you drink every day?

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In 2004, the Institute of Medicine sugge...

Question 17

Diuretics are used to increase blood pressure by helping the body eliminate water

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How are minerals classified?

Accepted Answer

A)  Based on solubility
B)  Based on amount needed per day
C)  Based on food source
D)  Based on their chemical structureE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Though it is not an essential nutrient, consumption of what can increase bone strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluoride
B)  Cobalt
C)  Chromium
D)  MolybdenumE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

_____ contribute(s)  the largest portion of sodium and chloride to the American diet

Accepted Answer

A)  Table salt
B)  Processed foods
C)  Fresh fruits and vegetables
D)  Low-fat milkE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: The Major Minerals and Water

Though it is not an essential nutrient, consumption of what can increase bone strength?

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What is the major function of the cortical bone?

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What are the bone-forming cells that are responsible for depositing the minerals and proteins needed for bone maintenance, growth, and repair called?

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What is the primary site for the absorption of major minerals?

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How are minerals classified?

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Low-salt foods must have:

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A decline in bone is a normal part of aging

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How much water should you drink every day?

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In addition to sodium, which of the following are considered to be predominant electrolytes?

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Fluid within the cells is:

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Which mineral is most likely to be adequate in the diets of nearly everyone?

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If Janet perspires heavily for several hours and drinks only plain water, it is possible that she could lose enough sodium via sweat to reduce her blood concentration of this mineral and develop _______________

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After having her ovaries surgically removed, Laurie was prescribed _______________, medications containing estrogen and progesterone

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Which of the following is/are tendencies of US adults with high blood pressure??

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How do electrolytes move into and out of cells?

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Breakdown of bone is facilitated by:

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A person running a marathon on a hot day is at risk for _______________, a condition in which the body has an insufficient amount of water

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_____ contribute(s) the largest portion of sodium and chloride to the American diet

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Diuretics are used to increase blood pressure by helping the body eliminate water

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