Question 1

Hyponatremia stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete _____, which in turn causes the _____ to reabsorb sodium

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A)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) , bones
B)  angiotensin I, blood
C)  aldosterone, colon
D)  aldosterone, kidneysE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Extracellular fluids include

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A)  intravascular fluid.
B)  intracellular fluid.
C)  interstitial fluid.
D)  a and b
E)  a and cF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Why is bone considered "living tissue"?

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Bones are a living tissue-they...

Question 4

Which tissue is especially susceptible to the effects of magnesium deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver
B)  Heart
C)  Kidneys
D)  LungsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

What hormone stimulates the kidneys to conserve water by decreasing urine production and output?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the soft and rubbery tissue that composes fetal "bones" called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cartilage
B)  Pre-bone
C)  Trabecular bone
D)  LigamentsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The movement of which of the following primarily regulates water balance within different compartments of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electrolytes
B)  Phospholipids
C)  Fatty acids
D)  GlucoseE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

If you make spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce for a family of four and add only 1 tsp of salt total when preparing both items, about how many milligrams of sodium would each person consume from both of the items?

Accepted Answer

A)  250
B)  500
C)  700
D)  1000E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

For most major minerals, how common are toxicities from food sources in healthy individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rare
B)  Nonexistent
C)  Common in adults
D)  Common in children under 6E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Phytates, which bind calcium in the intestine, are commonly found in raw beans, nuts, and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cocoa
B)  Whole grains
C)  Tea
D)  SpinachE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Generally speaking, consuming 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat or equivalent milk products is recommended by the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What aspects of the information on food labels are the most relevant to consumers who want to identify foods that contribute to bone health?

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Utilizing the Nutrition Facts label to c...

Question 13

The greatest amount of bone mineral that a person has during his or her life is the person's _______________

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The answer of The greatest amount of bone mineral that...

Question 14

To screen for osteoporosis, what do clinicians measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone mineral density and mass
B)  Serum vitamin D
C)  Serum calcium
D)  Urinary calciumE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Biological factors associated with osteoporosis do not include:

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A)  gender.
B)  age.
C)  body size.
D)  diet.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Consuming 2 to 3 cups of coffee each day appears to pose what level of risk to bone health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Significant
B)  Moderate
C)  Some
D)  NoneE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Is drinking bottled water better than drinking tap water?

Accepted Answer

No; in fact, bottled water often lacks f...

Question 18

What is the most abundant cation in the intracellular fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Potassium
B)  Magnesium
C)  Sodium
D)  ChlorideE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Calcium homeostasis is regulated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  calbindin, calitonin, and parathyroid hormone.
B)  parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, and calcitriol.
C)  calcitriol, calbindin, and calcitonin.
D)  calcitriol, calbindin, and parathyroid hormone.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Of the individuals listed below, who is most likely at the greatest risk for developing osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Hispanic woman, BMI of 22, who is 60
B)  An African woman, BMI of 25, who is 50
C)  An Asian woman, BMI of 18, who is 60
D)  An African male, BMI of 24, who is 50E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 12: The Major Minerals and Water

Calcium homeostasis is regulated by:

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Phytates, which bind calcium in the intestine, are commonly found in raw beans, nuts, and which of the following?

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Which tissue is especially susceptible to the effects of magnesium deficiency?

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Of the individuals listed below, who is most likely at the greatest risk for developing osteoporosis?

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For most major minerals, how common are toxicities from food sources in healthy individuals?

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To screen for osteoporosis, what do clinicians measure?

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What aspects of the information on food labels are the most relevant to consumers who want to identify foods that contribute to bone health?

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Hyponatremia stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete _____, which in turn causes the _____ to reabsorb sodium

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Generally speaking, consuming 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat or equivalent milk products is recommended by the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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If you make spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce for a family of four and add only 1 tsp of salt total when preparing both items, about how many milligrams of sodium would each person consume from both of the items?

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Consuming 2 to 3 cups of coffee each day appears to pose what level of risk to bone health?

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Why is bone considered "living tissue"?

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Extracellular fluids include

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Is drinking bottled water better than drinking tap water?

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What hormone stimulates the kidneys to conserve water by decreasing urine production and output?

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The greatest amount of bone mineral that a person has during his or her life is the person's _______________

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The movement of which of the following primarily regulates water balance within different compartments of the body?

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Biological factors associated with osteoporosis do not include:

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What is the soft and rubbery tissue that composes fetal "bones" called?

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What is the most abundant cation in the intracellular fluids?

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