Ch 11 Flashcards
The compact bone that makes up the outer surface of bone is called:
A) cortical.
B) spongy.
C) collagen.
D) trabecular.
A) cortical.
Minerals make up approximately what percentage of bone?
A) 25%
B) 35%
C) 50%
D) 65%
D) 65%
Which organic protein is responsible for the bone matrix that hydroxyapatite binds to?
A) titan
B) collagen
C) hemoglobin
D) trabecular bone
B) collagen
Eighty percent of bone is made up of:
A) spongy bone.
B) collagen.
C) cortical bone.
D) trabecular bone.
C) cortical bone.
When does bone growth and modeling start?
A) during fetal development
B) at birth
C) during infancy
D) during childhood
A) during fetal development
The two-step process in which bone tissue is recycled is called:
A) bone growth.
B) bone modeling.
C) bone remodeling.
D) bone regeneration.
C) bone remodeling.
Bone cells that are responsible for eroding the bone surface during resorption are called:
A) osteoclasts.
B) cortical.
C) osteoblasts.
D) trabecular.
A) osteoclasts.
The tiny mineral crystals that cluster around collagen fibers in bone are called:
A) osteoclasts.
B) hydroxyapatite.
C) trabecular.
D) osteoblasts.
B) hydroxyapatite.
In addition to proper growth and development, bone remodeling is critical in maintaining:
A) blood glucose levels.
B) blood calcium levels.
C) blood coagulation.
D) vitamin D production.
B) blood calcium levels.
At about what age does bone resorption generally begin to occur more rapidly than bone formation?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 40
D) 60
C) 40
Peak bone mass is typically achieved by what age?
A) 2 years
B) puberty
C) 21 years
D) 30 years
D) 30 years
Currently the most accurate assessment tool for measuring bone density is:
A) X-ray.
B) dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.
C) hydrostatic weighing.
D) computed axial tomography.
B) dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.
A T-score between -1 and 1 on a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) signifies:
A) lower than normal bone density.
B) osteoporosis.
C) normal bone density.
D) growing bone.
C) normal bone density.
Which of the following T-scores indicates osteoporosis?
A) -3
B) -2
C) 0
D) 2
A) -3
Which is the most abundant mineral in our body?
A) calcium
B) iron
C) phosphorus
D) fluoride
A) calcium
Which of the following is TRUE concerning calcium?
A) Calcium’s alkalinity assists in regulating acid-base balance.
B) Ninety-nine percent of calcium is found in the blood and soft tissue.
C) When blood calcium rises, osteoclasts will liberate calcium from the skeleton.
D) Calcium is a minor mineral.
A) Calcium’s alkalinity assists in regulating acid-base balance.
Which of the following hormones are released when blood calcium levels fall?
A) parathyroid hormone
B) hydroxyapatite
C) calcitonin
D) thyroxin
A) parathyroid hormone
Calcium is primarily absorbed from which area of the intestinal tract?
A) mouth
B) stomach
C) duodenum
D) ileum
C) duodenum
At which of the following stages of the life cycle is calcium absorption the most efficient?
A) pregnancy
B) infancy
C) adulthood
D) later life
B) infancy
Phytates and oxalates can inhibit the absorption of:
A) vitamin E.
B) thiamin.
C) calcium.
D) protein.
C) calcium.
This hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland when blood levels of calcium are too high.
A) calcitonin
B) thyroxin
C) parathyroid hormone
D) T3
A) calcitonin
Assuming equal serving sizes, which of the following foods would be the poorest source of calcium?
A) skim milk
B) whole milk
C) cheddar cheese
D) cottage cheese
D) cottage cheese
Which of the following plant sources of calcium has the lowest bioavailability?
A) kale
B) spinach
C) broccoli
D) Brussels sprouts
B) spinach
Which of the following nutrients is necessary for the absorption of calcium?
A) iron
B) vitamin D
C) zinc
D) phosphorus
B) vitamin D
Which of the following is MOST likely to occur if you were to consume too much calcium via the diet?
A) You would experience hypercalcemia.
B) You would begin to produce kidney stones.
C) Your gastrointestinal tract would limit the absorption of other minerals.
D) Calcium deposits would accumulate in the soft tissues of the body.
C) Your gastrointestinal tract would limit the absorption of other minerals.
Which of the following organs converts the inactive form of vitamin D into the active form the body can use?
A) parathyroid
B) lungs
C) kidneys
D) gallbladder
C) kidneys
Who is at MOST risk for vitamin D deficiency?
A) a young man living near the equator
B) a middle-aged woman living in Alaska
C) a child living in southern California
D) a middle-aged woman living in Florida
B) a middle-aged woman living in Alaska
Which is the primary source of vitamin D in the American diet?
A) seafood
B) chicken
C) green leafy vegetables
D) fortified foods, such as milk
D) fortified foods, such as milk
Vitamin D toxicity is associated with:
A) sunburns.
B) suntan lotions.
C) seafood.
D) supplements.
D) supplements.
One microgram of vitamin D is equivalent to how many International Units (IU)?
A) 10 IU
B) 20 IU
C) 30 IU
D) 40 IU
D) 40 IU
A vitamin D deficiency in adults can lead to:
A) hypocalcemia.
B) rickets.
C) osteomalacia.
D) calcium deposits.
C) osteomalacia.
Individuals who have diseases that result in the malabsorption of ___ are at risk for a vitamin D deficiency.
A) carbohydrate
B) fat
C) minerals
D) protein
B) fat
Insufficient vitamin D during childhood is associated with:
A) rickets.
B) osteomalacia.
C) osteoporosis.
D) hypocalcemia.
A) rickets.
Vitamin K is absorbed from the small intestine and is transported by ____ to the liver.
A) hepatic portal system
B) chylomicrons
C) bile
D) cholesterol
B) chylomicrons
Vitamin K serves as a(n) ___ to various proteins involved in the coagulation of blood and in bone metabolism.
A) inhibitor
B) coenzyme
C) antagonist
D) carrier
B) coenzyme
Newborn infants receive a single injection of vitamin K at birth due to the fact that:
A) newborns do not have enough bacteria in their small intestine 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.
A) newborns do not have enough bacteria in their small intestine to make vitamin K.