Vocab
T/F
Misc
100
A compound that has a pH lower than 7
What is an acid
100
The macrominerals are more important to good health than the microminerals.
What is False
100
Two examples of macrominerals
What is Chloride, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium,Sulfur
200
The movement of water across a cell membrane to equalize the concentrations of mineral particles on each side of the membrane.
What is osmosis
200
Minerals are considered organic compounds.
What is False
200
Best description of osteoporosis
What is a condition that results in porous and fragile bones due to calcium loss
300
An enlargement of the thyroid gland.
What is a goiter
300
The macromineral found in the largest amount in the body is calcium.
What is True
300
Which of the following is an effect of excess phosphorus in the diet. (Kidney stones, Liver damage, Reduced calcium absorption, Weakness and nasuea)
What is Reduced calcium absorption
400
An iron-containing protein that helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to cells throughout the body.
What is hemoglobin
400
Caffine can interfere with mineral absorption
What is True
400
This mineral may be added to water to reduce tooth decay
What is Fluoride
500
An iron containing protein that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide in muscle tissues
What is myoglobin
500
Because alcohol increases magnesium absorption, alcoholics are at increased risk og magnesium toxicity
What is False
500
List four major roles of minerals in the diet.
What is 1)Help enzymes complete chemical reactions, 2)Become part of body components, 3)Aid normal nerve functioning and muscle contraction, 4)Promote growth, 5)Regulate acid-base balance in the body, 6)maintain body fluid balance
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