Exam 11: Major Minerals and Bone Health

A) leafy green vegetables.
B) processed foods.
C) nuts.
D) whole grains.

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A) blood clotting.
B) being a cofactor for many enzymes.
C) stabilizing ATP.
D) maintenance of bones.

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Calcium in the blood, also known as seru...

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A) 20
B) 45
C) 80
D) >90

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A) African Americans.
B) Asians.
C) Hispanics.
D) Non-Hispanic whites.

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A) It must be treated with calcium supplements to avoid osteoporosis.
B) It means a person can eat no dairy products.
C) The symptoms can be avoided by using products treated with lactase.
D) Lactose intolerance is common in individuals of all ethnic backgrounds.

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A) infancy.
B) young adults.
C) older adults.
D) after menopause.

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A) the amounts needed daily by the body.
B) where they are absorbed in the digestive tract.
C) how critical they are for metabolic processes.
D) where they are found on the periodic table.

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A) Muscle contraction
B) ATP stabilization
C) Blood pressure regulation
D) Neurotransmitter release

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A) excessive use of calcium containing antacids.
B) high blood calcium.
C) increased secretion of PTH.
D) calcification of the kidney.

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A mineral cofactor is an inorganic chemi...

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A) Contributor to bone and teeth structure
B) Constituent of DNA
C) pH balance
D) Regulating blood pressure

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A) a protein framework.
B) made up primarily of collagen.
C) imbedded with hydroxyapatite.
D) All of these are correct.

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A) increasing appetite for calcium containing foods.
B) activating vitamin D.
C) reducing calcium excretion by the kidney.
D) stimulating calcium release from bone.

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A) the percentage absorbed declines.
B) active transport becomes more important.
C) more vitamin C is required.
D) more iron is absorbed.

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A) Carrots
B) Eggs
C) Sardines
D) Yogurt

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A) vitamin D.
B) calcium.
C) vitamin C.
D) protein.

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A) Calcium absorption decreases during pregnancy.
B) Calcium supplements may interfere with absorption of copper and iron.
C) Lactose enhances the rate of calcium absorption.
D) Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption.

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