Question 1

In the body, 99 percent of calcium is found in

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A)   the liver.
B)   intracellular fluid.
C)   bones and teeth.
D)   nerve cells.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Low levels of ________, a mineral found especially in plant foods, may be associated with poor cardiovascular health.

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A)   calcium
B)   fluoride
C)   phosphorus
D)   magnesiumE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which mineral is present in the highest quantity in the body?

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A)   Boron
B)   Calcium
C)   Magnesium
D)   PhosphorusE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The RDA for iodine is 150 micrograms per day. Iodine is a(n)

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A)   trace mineral.
B)   major mineral.
C)   ultratrace mineral.
D)   minor mineral.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The two main intracellular ions are

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A)   sodium and chloride.
B)   phosphate and potassium.
C)   potassium and sodium.
D)   chloride and potassium.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Slow growth and delayed sexual development occur with a deficiency of

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A)   zinc.
B)   copper.
C)   molybdenum.
D)   iron.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The major source of chloride in the diet is

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A)   nuts.
B)   milk.
C)   cheese.
D)   table salt.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The primary site of micronutrient absorption is the

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A)   small intestine.
B)   liver.
C)   stomach.
D)   large intestine.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that forms the structure of bone is called

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A)   dentin.
B)   calcium citrate.
C)   calcium carbonate.
D)   hydroxyapatite.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following are functions of calcium?

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A)   Growth, development, and maintenance of bones
B)   Appetite regulation
C)   Homocysteine metabolism
D)   Transport of oxygen through the bloodE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Adequate intakes of ________ support optimal bone health.

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A)   calcium, vitamin D, and protein
B)   vitamin E, folate, and protein
C)   protein, iron, and vitamin B-6
D)   sodium, phosphorus, and vitamin CE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

A mineral that has antioxidant functions and has been suggested to reduce cancer risk is

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A)   iron.
B)   sodium.
C)   selenium.
D)   sulfur.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Unfortified coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high ________ content and relatively low ________ content.

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A)   cholesterol; phosphorus and magnesium
B)   sodium; fluoride and vitamin C
C)   fat; calcium and vitamin D
D)   protein; carbohydrate and fatE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The ratio by weight of sodium to chloride in table salt is

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A)   30:70.
B)   40:60.
C)   50:50.
D)   60:40.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Blood calcium concentration is regulated at the level of the

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A)   bones.
B)   intestines.
C)   kidneys.
D)   All of these choices are correct.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is true about mineral bioavailability?

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A)   Minerals from plants are better absorbed than minerals from animal products.
B)   Minerals from animal products are better absorbed than minerals from plants.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 17

Which of the following is true about selenium?

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A)   It is needed for hemoglobin synthesis.
B)   An excess can cause hypertension.
C)   It acts as a cofactor in protein metabolism.
D)   It participates in antioxidant reactions.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Trace mineral

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A)  Mineral required in the diet in amounts greater than 100 milligrams per day
B)  A mineral that is required in the diet in amounts less than 100 milligrams per day
C)  The degree to which the amount of an ingested nutrient is absorbed and is available to the body
D)  Organic compound needed in small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions and processes in the body
E)  A mineral present in the human diet in trace amounts but that has not been shown to be essential to human healthF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

If the intracellular concentration of ions is greater than the extracellular concentration of ions, which will happen in order to maintain balance?

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A)   Fluid will move into the cell.
B)   Fluid will move out of the cell.
C)   Ions will move into the cell.
D)   Ions will move out of the cell.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Compared to whole grain products, refined grains are ________ in trace minerals.

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A)   lower
B)   higher
C)   equivalentD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Exam 9: Water and Minerals

Low levels of ________, a mineral found especially in plant foods, may be associated with poor cardiovascular health.

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If the intracellular concentration of ions is greater than the extracellular concentration of ions, which will happen in order to maintain balance?

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The two main intracellular ions are

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In the body, 99 percent of calcium is found in

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Which of the following is true about mineral bioavailability?

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Trace mineral

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Which mineral is present in the highest quantity in the body?

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A mineral that has antioxidant functions and has been suggested to reduce cancer risk is

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The ratio by weight of sodium to chloride in table salt is

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Unfortified coconut milk is not a good dairy substitute because of its high ________ content and relatively low ________ content.

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The primary site of micronutrient absorption is the

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Slow growth and delayed sexual development occur with a deficiency of

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The major source of chloride in the diet is

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Which of the following is true about selenium?

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The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that forms the structure of bone is called

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Compared to whole grain products, refined grains are ________ in trace minerals.

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Which of the following are functions of calcium?

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Adequate intakes of ________ support optimal bone health.

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Blood calcium concentration is regulated at the level of the

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The RDA for iodine is 150 micrograms per day. Iodine is a(n)

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