Question 1

Which mineral, when added to water supplies, is responsible for lowering the rate of dental caries in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  selenium
B)  calcium
C)  fluoride
D)  iodineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The inorganic form of arsenic is poisonous for humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is an antioxidant?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron
B)  calcium
C)  selenium
D)  chromiumE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Approximately 60 percent of your thyroid hormones are composed of chromium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Peak bone mass typically occurs when a person is in his or her

Accepted Answer

A)  twenties.
B)  teens.
C)  fifties.
D)  thirties.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is a major mineral of bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  selenium
B)  sodium
C)  calcium
D)  ironE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The average healthy adult is approximately percent water.

Accepted Answer

A)  40
B)  50
C)  60
D)  70E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

A goiter is a deficiency of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  iodine
B)  manganese
C)  phosphorous
D)  chromiumE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Selenium is part of a class of proteins called selenoproteins, which can function as antioxidants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which mineral is found in bleach as well as stomach acid (though in two different forms) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorine
B)  magnesium
C)  phosphorus
D)  zincE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Some antibiotics, such as tetracycline, can inhibit the absorption of magnesium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a major mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc
B)  iron
C)  fluoride
D)  potassiumE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is a major component of hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium
B)  selenium
C)  iron
D)  calciumE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that severely reduces iron absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the difference between a major mineral and a trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following can interfere with the absorption of iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C
B)  protein from animal foods
C)  oxalates
D)  phytatesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

What happens when too much iron is consumed?

Accepted Answer

It can cause nausea, vomiting,...

Question 18

In the body, about two- thirds of which mineral is found in hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc
B)  iron
C)  molybdenum
D)  chromiumE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is a result of too little potassium in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypercalcemia
B)  hypertension
C)  hyponatremia
D)  hypokalemiaE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is correct regarding potassium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deficiency can occur due to vomiting or diarrhea.
B)  High- protein, low- vegetable/fruit diets may cause potassium deficiency.
C)  Low potassium can cause muscle weakness.
D)  All these answers are correct.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 8: Minerals and Water

The inorganic form of arsenic is poisonous for humans.

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What happens when too much iron is consumed?

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Some antibiotics, such as tetracycline, can inhibit the absorption of magnesium.

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A goiter is a deficiency of which of the following?

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Which of the following is a major component of hemoglobin?

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Which of the following can interfere with the absorption of iron?

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Which of the following is a major mineral of bone?

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Which of the following is a major mineral?

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Selenium is part of a class of proteins called selenoproteins, which can function as antioxidants.

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Which mineral, when added to water supplies, is responsible for lowering the rate of dental caries in the United States?

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Which mineral is found in bleach as well as stomach acid (though in two different forms) ?

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In the body, about two- thirds of which mineral is found in hemoglobin?

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Peak bone mass typically occurs when a person is in his or her

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Which of the following is correct regarding potassium?

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Which of the following is an antioxidant?

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The average healthy adult is approximately percent water.

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What is the difference between a major mineral and a trace mineral?

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Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that severely reduces iron absorption.

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Approximately 60 percent of your thyroid hormones are composed of chromium.

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Which of the following is a result of too little potassium in the blood?

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