Question 1

Which of the following minerals may have a physiological role,but more research is necessary to determine whether it is essential?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selenium
B)  Lithium
C)  Magnesium
D)  Zinc

Question 2

Dehydration can cause _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cirrhosis
B)  death
C)  hypoglycemia
D)  diabetes

Question 3

Which of the following foods has the lowest phosphorus content per serving?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canned tuna
B)  Chicken breast
C)  Cottage cheese
D)  Sunflower seeds

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cells produce water as a by-product of metabolism.
B)  Most of the water that enters the digestive tract is excreted in feces.
C)  In general,fruits and vegetables are less than 25% water by weight.
D)  Water and beverages comprise 100% of a person's total water intake.

Question 5

Phosphorus is involved in all of the following body functions EXCEPT ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  regulation of acid-base balance
B)  transmission of nerve impulses
C)  activation of enzymes and hormones necessary for energy metabolism
D)  synthesis of DNA and RNA

Question 6

Chloride deficiency may result in hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Parathyroid hormone _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  signals osteoblasts to release calcium from bones
B)  enables glucose to enter cells
C)  increases the body's rate of potassium excretion
D)  enhances the body's ability to retain calcium

Question 8

Sodium is involved in all of the following body functions EXCEPT ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  regulation of fluid balance
B)  transmission of nerve impulses
C)  muscle contraction and relaxation
D)  energy metabolism

Question 9

Yesterday,Jenny ran in a marathon race.While she ran,she drank several large cups of water at water stations along the race course.At the end of the race,she experienced difficulty making it to the finish line.She was confused,and she complained of having a headache and feeling dizzy.Based on this information,Jenny was probably suffering from _________.rev: 06_18_2015_QC_CS-18050

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney failure
B)  water intoxication
C)  heat cramps
D)  brain cancer

Question 10

Which of the following foods contains the most potassium per serving and is low in fat and sodium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Papaya
B)  Corn oil
C)  Ground beef
D)  Canned tomato soup

Question 11

Hyperkalemia can cause a person's heart to stop beating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Maintenance of normal intracellular fluid volume depends largely on the intracellular concentration of _____ ions.

Accepted Answer

A)  hydride and iodide
B)  sulfide and bromide
C)  oxide and nitride
D)  potassium and phosphate

Question 13

Pickled foods,canned soups,soy sauce,and deli (luncheon) meats contain high amounts of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium
B)  sodium
C)  magnesium
D)  selenium

Question 14

Maintenance of normal extracellular fluid volume depends largely on the extracellular concentration of _____ ions.

Accepted Answer

A)  iodide and sulfide
B)  nitrogen and potassium
C)  sodium and chloride
D)  hydride and bromide

Question 15

Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  Potassium
B)  Calcium
C)  Phosphorus
D)  Zinc D

Question 16

Hyperphosphatemia contributes to the progression of cardiovascular disease due to the formation of calcium-phosphorus deposits in blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Sulfur is essential for the activity of several enzymes in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following groups of people has the highest risk of magnesium deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teenage boys
B)  Vegetarians
C)  Alcoholic men
D)  Female athletes C

Question 19

Children who are deficient in phosphorus experience symptoms of marasmus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following foods is not a good source of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat-free yogurt
B)  Canned sardines
C)  Fried chicken
D)  Raw kale C

Exam 11: Water and Major Minerals

Which of the following minerals may have a physiological role,but more research is necessary to determine whether it is essential?

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Dehydration can cause _________.

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Which of the following foods has the lowest phosphorus content per serving?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Phosphorus is involved in all of the following body functions EXCEPT ____________.

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Chloride deficiency may result in hypertension.

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Parathyroid hormone _________.

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Sodium is involved in all of the following body functions EXCEPT ____________.

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Which of the following foods contains the most potassium per serving and is low in fat and sodium?

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Hyperkalemia can cause a person's heart to stop beating.

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Maintenance of normal intracellular fluid volume depends largely on the intracellular concentration of _____ ions.

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Pickled foods,canned soups,soy sauce,and deli (luncheon) meats contain high amounts of _________.

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Maintenance of normal extracellular fluid volume depends largely on the extracellular concentration of _____ ions.

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Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral?

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Exam 11: Water and Major Minerals

Which of the following minerals may have a physiological role,but more research is necessary to determine whether it is essential?

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Dehydration can cause _________.

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Which of the following foods has the lowest phosphorus content per serving?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Phosphorus is involved in all of the following body functions EXCEPT ____________.

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Chloride deficiency may result in hypertension.

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Parathyroid hormone _________.

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Sodium is involved in all of the following body functions EXCEPT ____________.

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Which of the following foods contains the most potassium per serving and is low in fat and sodium?

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Hyperkalemia can cause a person's heart to stop beating.

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Maintenance of normal intracellular fluid volume depends largely on the intracellular concentration of _____ ions.

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Pickled foods,canned soups,soy sauce,and deli (luncheon) meats contain high amounts of _________.

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Maintenance of normal extracellular fluid volume depends largely on the extracellular concentration of _____ ions.

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Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral?

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Hyperphosphatemia contributes to the progression of cardiovascular disease due to the formation of calcium-phosphorus deposits in blood vessels.

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Sulfur is essential for the activity of several enzymes in the human body.

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Which of the following groups of people has the highest risk of magnesium deficiency?

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Children who are deficient in phosphorus experience symptoms of marasmus.

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