Question 1

Depletion of chloride is mostly likely to occur with excessive

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A)   dieting.
B)   vomiting.
C)   diarrhea.
D)   sweating.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis is

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A)   the bone loss of patients with osteopenia is not as severe as that of patients with osteoporosis.
B)   the bone loss of patients with osteopenia is worse than that of patients with osteoporosis.
C)   osteopenia is caused by heredity whereas osteoporosis is caused by lifestyle.
D)   osteopenia can be cured whereas osteoporosis is irreversible.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Water regulates body temperature through heat loss via

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A)   conduction.
B)   radiation.
C)   respiration.
D)   evaporation.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high _______ content and contains very little __________ and _____________.

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A)   cholesterol; phosphorus; magnesium
B)   sodium; fluoride; vitamin C
C)   fat; calcium; vitamin D
D)   sugar; lactose; starchE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

For a healthy adult, the largest percentage of daily water output is attributed to

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A)   feces.
B)   urine.
C)   perspiration.
D)   lung respiration.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following populations is especially sensitive to the effects of excess sodium intake on blood pressure?

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A)   Caucasians
B)   Hispanics
C)   African-Americans
D)   Native-AmericansE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Sodium intake above 2000 milligrams per day may increase urinary excretion of if your dietary intake of that nutrient is low.

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A)   iron
B)   vitamin E
C)   calcium
D)   vitamin DE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Type 1 osteoporosis

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A)   is mainly due to increased estrogen levels.
B)   most dramatically affects trabecular bone.
C)   is characterized by equal losses of trabecular and cortical bone.
D)   affects both men and women over the age of 60.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true about the regulation of fluid in the body?

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A)   Thirst is a reliable indicator of how much water should be consumed to replenish body fluids during illness.
B)   Antidiuretic hormone is released to force the kidney to conserve water.
C)   There is a limit to how concentrated the kidney can make the urine.
D)   Even though the kidney can effectively conserve water, insensible water losses must be replenished.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following conditions does NOT lead to the breakdown of plastic water bottles?

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A)   Being left in a hot car
B)   Being used to hold lemonade
C)   Cleaning in the dishwasher
D)   All of these conditions break down plastic.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Potassium is found in the largest quantities in

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A)   milk and dairy products.
B)   meats.
C)   fruits and vegetables.
D)   refined grains.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Magnesium is required for

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A)   bone health.
B)   cardiovascular health.
C)   energy-yielding reactions.
D)   All of these choices are correct.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

_______________ is the mineral present in the body in the greatest quantity. The best dietary sources are milk and dairy products.

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A)   boron
B)   calcium
C)   magnesium
D)   phosphorusE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

A reduced sense of taste is associated with a deficiency of

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A)   copper.
B)   zinc.
C)   chromium.
D)   choline.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

______ is a hormone released by the adrenal glands that is responsible for regulating fluid volume in the body.

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A)   Aldosterone
B)   Angiotensin
C)   Insulin
D)   Antidiuretic hormoneE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

A disorder that causes increased iron absorption leading to organ toxicity is

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A)   hemochromatosis.
B)   hemolysis.
C)   pellagra.
D)   anemia.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is not a function of calcium?

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A)   Muscle contraction
B)   Appetite regulation
C)   Blood clotting
D)   Normal nerve transmissionE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Selenium plays a role in all of the following except

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A)   immune function.
B)   thyroid function.
C)   regulation of fluid status.
D)   glutathione peroxidase activity.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Manganese is not toxic at high doses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most nutrient-dense calcium food source is

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A)   dark green vegetables.
B)   meat.
C)   dairy.
D)   cereal grains.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 9: Water and Minerals

A reduced sense of taste is associated with a deficiency of

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Which of the following is not a function of calcium?

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Manganese is not toxic at high doses.

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Depletion of chloride is mostly likely to occur with excessive

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Sodium intake above 2000 milligrams per day may increase urinary excretion of if your dietary intake of that nutrient is low.

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The most nutrient-dense calcium food source is

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_______________ is the mineral present in the body in the greatest quantity. The best dietary sources are milk and dairy products.

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Type 1 osteoporosis

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Selenium plays a role in all of the following except

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Which of the following conditions does NOT lead to the breakdown of plastic water bottles?

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Magnesium is required for

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Coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high _______ content and contains very little __________ and _____________.

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Water regulates body temperature through heat loss via

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The difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis is

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Which of the following populations is especially sensitive to the effects of excess sodium intake on blood pressure?

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______ is a hormone released by the adrenal glands that is responsible for regulating fluid volume in the body.

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Which of the following is NOT true about the regulation of fluid in the body?

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For a healthy adult, the largest percentage of daily water output is attributed to

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Potassium is found in the largest quantities in

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A disorder that causes increased iron absorption leading to organ toxicity is

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