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Quiz por Jess Weistuch, atualizado more than 1 year ago
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Criado por Jess Weistuch
aproximadamente 9 anos atrás
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Questão 1
Questão
What is the most abundant mineral in the human body?
Responda
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Potassium
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Calcium
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Phosphorus
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Magnesium
Questão 2
Questão
99% of calcium in the body is located in bones
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 3
Questão
Food additives are a source of THIS bone health nutrient; this is also a mineral that plays a role in the transport of lipids in the body because it is a component of lipoproteins.
Responda
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Phosphorus
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Fluoride
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Calcium
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Magnesium
Questão 4
Questão
Which is NOT a major function of calcium in the blood?
Responda
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blood clotting
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muscle contractions
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nerve impulses
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regulates heart beat/blood pressure
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all of these are major functions of calcium in the blood
Questão 5
Questão
Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the parathyroid gland and ultimately raises blood calcium levels.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 6
Questão
Which fat-soluble vitamin is important in the synthesis and maintenance of bones in the body?
Responda
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin K
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin C
Questão 7
Questão
Green, leafy vegetables are a good source of what nutrient because it is a part of the chlorophyll?
Responda
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Magnesium
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Calcium
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Fluoride
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Phosphorus
Questão 8
Questão
Absorption of what mineral is increased by estrogen, vitamin D and hydrochloric acid?
Responda
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Phosphorus
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Calcium
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Fluoride
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Magnesium
Questão 9
Questão
Sources of this nutrient include toothpaste and mouthwash.
Responda
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Calcium
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Magnesium
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Chloride
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Fluoride
Questão 10
Questão
These are the two types on tissues on your bones
Responda
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Cortical
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Collagen
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Tribecular
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Osteoblast
Questão 11
Questão
Which does NOT correctly match with it's function.
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Osteoblasts-build bone
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Osteocytes-take up Ca from the bone
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Osteoclasts-break the bone
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all of these are correctly matched
Questão 12
Questão
Who are NOT at risk of getting calcium deficiency (osteoporosis)
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postmenopausal women
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lactose intolerant
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vegans
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elderly
Questão 13
Questão
Which is NOT a function of Phosphorus?
Responda
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80% in bones & teeth
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Regulation of heartbeat & blood pressure
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Phospholipids
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Component of cell membranes, ATP, and DNA
Questão 14
Questão
These are sources of Phosphorus
Responda
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baked goods
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cheese
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fatty fish
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breakfast cereals
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soda pop
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mushrooms
Questão 15
Questão
Low calcium intake and high phosphorus intake can result in bone loss
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 16
Questão
You can not obtain vitamin D from sunlight.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 17
Questão
Osteomalacia means "large bones" and is the childhood deficiency for Vitamin D.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 18
Questão
Osteoblasts are blne-building cells
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 19
Questão
Most bone formation occurs ________.
Responda
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between infancy and adolescence
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between the ages of 20 and 30
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between the ages of 30 and 40
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over the age of 40
Questão 20
Questão
Significant nondairy sources of calcium include ____________.
Responda
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almonds, beans, mustard greens, broccoli, and tofu
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meat, eggs, and fish
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whole-grain breads and cereals, peanuts, bananas, and spinach
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all of the above
Questão 21
Questão
Calcium absorption is likely to be highest in ______________.
Responda
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postmenopausal women
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adults in middle age
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adolescent males and females
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both a and b
Questão 22
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Responda
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low physical activity
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low calcium and vitamin D intakes
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obesity
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amenorrhea
Questão 23
Questão
Low intakes of calcium and vitamin D have been associated with increased risk of cancer.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 24
Questão
Phosphorus deficiency is a common problem in North America.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 25
Questão
Over half of the magnesium in the body is found in the ________.
Responda
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heart
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liver
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bones
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brain
Questão 26
Questão
Which of the following helps protect against dental caries?
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iodine
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manganese
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fluoride
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chromium
Questão 27
Questão
Which of the following is a part of acquired (specific) immunity?
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skin
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hydrochloric acid
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antibodies
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fever
Questão 28
Questão
Antioxidants help minimize the damaging effect of free radicals.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 29
Questão
Wheat germ and vegetable oils are good sources of Vitamin E.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 30
Questão
Vitamin C is required for the formation of ____________, required to synthesize collagen.
Responda
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tryptophan
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serotonin
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hydroxyproline
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acetyl-CoA
Questão 31
Questão
Ingesting 1000 mg of supplemental vitamin C / day has been proven to prevent common colds.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 32
Questão
Selenium deficiency can cause impaired thyroid hormone metabolism.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 33
Questão
Which food provides very little vitamin A?
Responda
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mango
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spinach
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banana
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liver
Questão 34
Questão
Vitamin A is involved in all of the following functions EXCEPT _____________.
Responda
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vision and dark adaptation
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hemoglobin synthesis
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resistance to infection
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cell differentiation
Questão 35
Questão
Vitamin A deficiency is associated with the symptoms of night blindness, keratinization, and increased infections.
Responda
- True
- False
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