Connect Quiz 9

Question 1

3 functions of water (COVERED)

Answer 1

-regulation of body temperature
-participant in chemical reactions
-lubrication of joints

Question 2

factors that influence hydration

Answer 2

-altitude
-humidity
-caffeine intake
-alcohol intake

Question 3

3 roles of sodium in the human body

Answer 3

-fluid balance
-nutrient absorption
-nerve impulse transmission

Question 4

three functions of calcium

Answer 4

-blood clotting
-nerve impulse transmission
-muscle contraction

Question 5

purpose of hemoglobin

Answer 5

transports oxygen from lungs to body cells and also returns carbon dioxide to the lungs for excretion

Question 6

what does zinc do in cells

Answer 6

regulates synthesis

Question 7

what makes teeth resistant to decay

Answer 7

fluoride

Question 8

high sodium foods

Answer 8

-deli meat
-canned soup
-cheese

Question 9

low sodium foods

Answer 9

-brown rice
-pears
-asparagus

Question 10

foods high in zinc

Answer 10

-meats
-fish
-poultry

Question 11

sources of magnesium

Answer 11

-nuts
-legumes
-dark green vegetables
-dark chocolate

Question 12

foods high in calcium

Answer 12

-dairy
-calcium fortified orange juice
-spinach
-tofu
-salmon

Question 13

what increases the absorption of calcium

Answer 13

vitamin D

Question 14

what decreases the absorption of zinc

Answer 14

phytic acid

Question 15

what decreases the absorption of calcium

Answer 15

oxalic acid

Question 16

potassium function

Answer 16

decreases blood pressure

Question 17

fluoride deficiency

Answer 17

dental caries

Question 18

calcium deficiency

Answer 18

tetany

Question 19

zinc deficiency

Answer 19

poor growth and sexual immaturity

Question 20

iron deficiency

Answer 20

-fatigue
-pale skin
-decreased mental ability

Question 21

iodine too high

Answer 21

inhibition of thyroid gland function

Question 22

iodine deficiency

Answer 22

goiter

Question 23

calcium too high

Answer 23

constipation

Question 24

fluoride toxicity

Answer 24

brown spots or mottling of the teeth

Question 25

osteoporosis means

Answer 25

less trabecular bone

Question 26

eating what helps with osteoporosis

Answer 26

calcium and vitamin d

Question 27

women tend to lose what after menopause

Answer 27

1-3% of their bone mass

Question 28

most risk for osteoporosis

Answer 28

small white women who smoke