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chapter 9 water and minerals Flashcards

1
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dehydration

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body water depletion

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2
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dehydration can increase risk of

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hyperthermia

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3
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hyperthermia

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very high body temp

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4
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dehydration can be caused by

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restricting fluid intake, profuse sweating, combination

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5
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critically important nutrient

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water

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6
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without water, a person can live for

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less than 2 weeks

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7
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7 major minerals

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calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur

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8
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9 trace minerals

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chromium, copper, flouride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, zinc

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9
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6 possible essential minerals

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arsenic, boron, lithium, nickel, silicon, vanadium

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10
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major minerals

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essential mineral elements required in amounts of 100mg or more per day

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11
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trace minerals

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essential mineral elements required in amounts less than 100mg per day

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12
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possible essential minerals

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essential roles in the body of these minerals has not been fully determined

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13
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water makes up ___% body weight

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50-75

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14
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___ tissue contains more water than ___ tissue

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lean muscle, fat

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15
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body water content ___ with age

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decreases

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16
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water functions

A

solvent
component of blood, saliva, sweat, tears, mucus, joint fluid
removes waste
helps transport substances
lubricate tissues
regulate body temp
help digest food
chemical reactions
maintain blood pH

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17
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simple diffusion

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movement of substances from a region of higher concentration to lower concentration

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18
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osmosis

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diffusion of a solvent through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower concentration to higher

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19
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selectively permeable membrane

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barrier that allows the passage of certain substances and prevents the movement of other substances

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20
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intracellular fluid

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fluid inside cells, 2/3 body water

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21
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extracellular fluid

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surrounding cells, blood plasma

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22
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balance between intracellular and extracellular fluids and proper hydration is maintained by

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controlling the ion concentration in each compartment

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23
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ions

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elements or small molecules with electrical charges

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24
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electrolytes

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ions that conduct electricity

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25
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common electrolytes

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sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, phosphate, sulfate

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26
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intracellular molecules

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potassium, phosphate

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27
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extracellular molecules

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sodium, chloride

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28
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AI for total water

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11 cups females, 15.5 cups males

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29
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total water intake

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water ingested by consuming beverages and foods

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30
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metabolic water

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water formed by cells as a metabolic byproduct

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31
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the essential balancing act

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typical daily water intake=daily water lost by body

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32
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essential balancing act average

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2.6 quarts/day, 2500ml

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33
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environmental factors influencing water intake and output

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temperature, humidity, altitude

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34
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physiological factors influencing water intake and output

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fever, vomitting, diarrhea

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35
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lifestyle practices influencing water intake and output

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exercise, sodium and alcohol intake

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36
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precipitation

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body water secreted by sweat glands in skin

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37
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major regulator of the body’s water content and ion concentrations

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kidneys

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38
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kidneys maintain proper hydration by

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filtering excess ions and water from blood, excrete excesses in urine

39
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main component of urine

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water

40
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kidneys remove

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drugs and metabolic wastes

41
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dehydration ____ the likelihood of forming kidney stones

A

increases

42
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diuretic

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substance that increases urine production

43
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water conservation protects against

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dehydration

44
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water conservation involves hormones

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ADH, aldosterone

45
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urine volume is based on

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fluid intake

46
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straw colored (light yellow) urine can indicate

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adequate hydration

47
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dark colored urine may be a sign of

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dehydration

48
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1-2% body water loss symptoms

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fatigue, thirst

49
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4% body water loss symptoms

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loss of muscular strength and endurance

50
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7-10% body water loss symptoms

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severe weakness

51
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20% body water loss symptoms

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coma and death

52
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water intoxication

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condition that occurs when too much water consumed in a short time period or the kidneys have difficulty filtering water from blood

53
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excess water dilutes the normal sodium concentration of blood causing

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hyponatremia

54
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hyponatremia signs and symptoms

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drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, poor muscular coordination, weight gain

55
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minerals are a group of elements in

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earths rocks, soils, and natural water sources

56
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minerals cannot be synthesized by

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plants, animals, other living things

57
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some minerals function as

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cofactors

58
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cofactors

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metallic ion or small molecule that activates certain chemical reactions

59
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bone health minerals

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calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, fluoride, magnesium

60
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transmission of nerve impulses minerals

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sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium

61
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fluid balance minerals

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sodium, potassium, chloride, phosphorus, magnesium

62
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blood clotting mineral

A

calcium

63
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RBC formation minerals

A

iron, copper

64
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muscle contraction and relaxation minerals

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sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium

65
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cellular metabolism minerals

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iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, chromium, iodine, copper, manganese

66
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antioxidant defense minerals

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selenium, zinc, copper, manganese

67
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growth and development minerals

A

calcium, phosphorus, zinc

68
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need for minerals increases during

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periods of growth, pregnancy, breast feeding

69
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in general, the more processing a plant food undergoes, the ___ its natural mineral content

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lower

70
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most plentiful mineral in the human body

A

calcium

71
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more than ___% of the body’s calcium is in bones and teeth

A

99

72
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calcium functions

A

bone development and maintenance
muscle contraction
blood clot formation
nerve impulse transmission
cell metabolism

73
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osteoclasts

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bone cells that teat down bone tissue

74
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osteoblasts

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bone cells that add bone to where the tissue is needed

75
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parathyroid glands secrete

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parathyroid hormone when blood calcium level is too low

76
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PTH influences

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osteoclast activity and vitamin d activation

77
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thyroid gland secretes ___ when blood calcium is high

A

calcitonin

78
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calcitonin signals

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osteoclasts to stop tearing down bone

79
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high blood calcium level inhibits ____ secretion and activation of _____

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PTH, vitamin d

80
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which foods supply the most calcium in the American diets

A

fluid milk, yogurt, cheese

81
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phytic acid

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whole grains, certain seeds and beans

82
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oxalic acid

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leafy greens, sweet potatoes

83
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good plant sources of calcium

A

broccoli, leafy greens

84
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how to take calcium for better absorption

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in smaller doses with meals

85
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calcium RDA

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1000-1200 mg/day

86
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healthy adults absorb ___% of calcium in foods

A

30

87
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during infancy and pregnancy calcium absorption can be high as ___%

A

60

88
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vitamin ___ enhances calcium absorption

A

d

89
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calcium UL

A

2000-2500

90
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taking too many calcium-containing antacids or supplements can lead to

A

excessive calcium absorption and hypercalcemia

91
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hypercalcemia

A

higher than normal concentration of calcium in blood

92
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calcium toxicity signs/symptoms

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bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, possible kidney stones

93
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A

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