Connect Quiz 9 Flashcards
3 functions of water (COVERED)
-regulation of body temperature
-participant in chemical reactions
-lubrication of joints
factors that influence hydration
-altitude
-humidity
-caffeine intake
-alcohol intake
3 roles of sodium in the human body
-fluid balance
-nutrient absorption
-nerve impulse transmission
three functions of calcium
-blood clotting
-nerve impulse transmission
-muscle contraction
purpose of hemoglobin
transports oxygen from lungs to body cells and also returns carbon dioxide to the lungs for excretion
what does zinc do in cells
regulates synthesis
what makes teeth resistant to decay
fluoride
high sodium foods
-deli meat
-canned soup
-cheese
low sodium foods
-brown rice
-pears
-asparagus
foods high in zinc
-meats
-fish
-poultry
sources of magnesium
-nuts
-legumes
-dark green vegetables
-dark chocolate
foods high in calcium
-dairy
-calcium fortified orange juice
-spinach
-tofu
-salmon
what increases the absorption of calcium
vitamin D
what decreases the absorption of zinc
phytic acid
what decreases the absorption of calcium
oxalic acid
potassium function
decreases blood pressure
fluoride deficiency
dental caries
calcium deficiency
tetany
zinc deficiency
poor growth and sexual immaturity
iron deficiency
-fatigue
-pale skin
-decreased mental ability
iodine too high
inhibition of thyroid gland function
iodine deficiency
goiter
calcium too high
constipation
fluoride toxicity
brown spots or mottling of the teeth
osteoporosis means
less trabecular bone
eating what helps with osteoporosis
calcium and vitamin d
women tend to lose what after menopause
1-3% of their bone mass
most risk for osteoporosis
small white women who smoke
