Question 1

Vitamin C was discovered and identified as a nutrient in England in 1740.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The spongy bone that is found within the ends of long bones is called

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A)   cortical bone.
B)   compact bone.
C)   collagen.
D)   trabecular bone.E) None of the above
F) B) and C) D

Question 3

The point in life at which our bones are the densest is referred to as

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A)   pubertal bone density.
B)   menopausal bone density.
C)   late adulthood bone density.
D)   peak bone density.E) All of the above
F) B) and D) D

Question 4

The hormone that is produced in response to falling blood calcium levels and that stimulates the activation of vitamin D is

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A)   insulin.
B)   cortisol.
C)   parathyroid hormone (PTH) .
D)   calcitonin.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of calcium?

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A)   transmission of nerve impulses
B)   muscle contraction
C)   maintenance of blood pressure
D)   stimulating osteoclasts to break down boneE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Most of the body's phosphorus is stored in

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A)   the liver.
B)   adipose tissue.
C)   the skeleton.
D)   the kidneys.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Non-heme iron is found in both animal- and plant-based foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a common storage site in the body for iron?

Accepted Answer

A)   liver
B)   spleen
C)   bone marrow
D)   kidneyE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Insufficient intake of iron will FIRST affect which of the following?

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A)   production of hemoglobin
B)   ability of blood to clot
C)   iron transport
D)   iron storesE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Research has shown that long-term magnesium deficiency can lead to the development of osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The fluid portion of the blood is called

Accepted Answer

A)   lymph.
B)   hemoglobin.
C)   platelets.
D)   plasma.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Zinc plays an active role in the synthesis of hemoglobin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Bone cells that are responsible for bone resorption are called

Accepted Answer

A)   osteoclasts.
B)   osteoblasts.
C)   hydroxyapatites.
D)   leukocytes.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above A

Question 14

A person suffering from osteomalacia is prone to

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A)   bone fractures.
B)   diseased gums.
C)   high blood pressure.
D)   bowed legs.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following BEST explains why Denise has low iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)   She regularly takes antacids.
B)   She drinks at least one alcoholic beverage daily.
C)   She is lactose intolerant and avoids consuming dairy products.
D)   She is pregnant.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Newborns receive a single injection of vitamin K at birth because

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A)   newborns do not have enough mature GI flora to make vitamin K.
B)   breast milk is a poor source of vitamin K.
C)   the trauma of labor and delivery depletes the newborn's vitamin K stores.
D)   newborns cannot absorb any of the vitamin K from breast milk or formula.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The bioavailability of calcium depends in part on the age of the person consuming the calcium-containing food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The iron-carrying protein that assists in the transport of oxygen into muscle cells is

Accepted Answer

A)   myoglobin.
B)   hemoglobin.
C)   hematocrit.
D)   hemosiderin.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Phosphorus consumption has increased over the past 30 years.This is largely due to the increased consumption of

Accepted Answer

A)   processed foods.
B)   meat.
C)   water.
D)   milk.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The primary,active form of vitamin D in the human body is

Accepted Answer

A)   cholecalciferol.
B)   calcidiol.
C)   calcitonin.
D)   calcitriol.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 9: Nutrients Essential to Healthy Tissues

Vitamin C was discovered and identified as a nutrient in England in 1740.

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The spongy bone that is found within the ends of long bones is called

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The point in life at which our bones are the densest is referred to as

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The hormone that is produced in response to falling blood calcium levels and that stimulates the activation of vitamin D is

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Which of the following is NOT a function of calcium?

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Most of the body's phosphorus is stored in

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Non-heme iron is found in both animal- and plant-based foods.

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Which of the following is NOT a common storage site in the body for iron?

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Insufficient intake of iron will FIRST affect which of the following?

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Research has shown that long-term magnesium deficiency can lead to the development of osteoporosis.

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The fluid portion of the blood is called

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Zinc plays an active role in the synthesis of hemoglobin.

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Bone cells that are responsible for bone resorption are called

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A person suffering from osteomalacia is prone to

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Which of the following BEST explains why Denise has low iron absorption?

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Newborns receive a single injection of vitamin K at birth because

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The bioavailability of calcium depends in part on the age of the person consuming the calcium-containing food.

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The iron-carrying protein that assists in the transport of oxygen into muscle cells is

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Phosphorus consumption has increased over the past 30 years.This is largely due to the increased consumption of

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The primary,active form of vitamin D in the human body is

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