Past Mock and Exam Questions (Sodium)

Question 1

Sources of sodium

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Answer 1

Table salt
Cheese
Snack foods such as crisps
White bread
Cured meats such as bacon

Question 2

Biological functions of salt

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Answer 2

Regulates blood pressure

Supports healthy nerve activity

Aids normal muscle contraction

Controls water balance in the body

Question 3

Effects of deficiency

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Answer 3

Hypotension

Cognitive impairment

Muscles fail to relax

Question 4

Describe the effects of a salt deficiency

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Answer 4

Hypotension or low blood pressure reduces the amount of oxygen getting to organs as blood flow is slowed

Delayed nerve impulses leading to cognitive impairment such as memory loss or disorientation

Muscles fail to relax after contraction which can cause muscular spasms muscle cramps and convulsions