NCS 170c Exam 3

1.

1 point

They way to decrease high blood pressure is to

increase physical activity

consume a diet high in potassium

consume low fat dairy

all of the above

2.

1 point

Vitamin C helps to absorb what type of iron?

myoglobin

non-heme

hemoglobin

heme

all of the above

3.

1 point

Performing weight-bearing exercise can ____.

Delay the development of goiter

Reduce body's need of iron

increase the intestinal absorption of iron

strengthen bones

all the above

4.

1 point

Martha is a pregnant woman suffering from severe iodine deficiency. As a result of the deficiency, she has a high risk of giving birth to a child with:

type 2 diabetes

phenylketonuria

cretinism

ariboflavinosis

5.

1 point

What is the name of the mineral that is involved in the insulin-insulin receptor interaction and help insulin sensitivity?

chroium

potassium

sulfur

selenium

magnesium

6.

1 point

What is the name of the mineral that combines with calcium in bone, is part of your genetic material, is found in cell membranes and acts as a buffer?

sulfur

fluride

phosphorus

magesium

iodine

7.

1 point

Which vitamin requires normal stomach acid secretion in order for absorption to occur?

B12

C

Folate

B6

Sulfur

8.

1 point

Collectively, the B vitamins functions as:

coenzymes

neurotransmitters

differentiators

antioxidants

coagulants

9.

1 point

Which of the following can destroy vitamins?

oxygen

cooking

water

heat

all of the above

10.

1 point

The deficiency disease of vitamin D in children is known as:

ariboflavinosis

osteoporosis

osteomalacia

rickets

cretinism

11.

1 point

What is the name of the mineral that aids in taste perception?

selenium

zinc

chromium

iodince

iron

12.

1 point

The deficiency disease of Niacin is:

avidin

sadness

scurvy

pellagra

13.

1 point

Having excess body fat increase the risk of:

breast cancer

beriberi

macular degeneration

osteomalacia

14.

1 point

The main function of vitamin E is:

antioxidant

neurotransmitter

vision

Skin health

coagulation

15.

1 point

The main function of vitamin K is:

antioxidant

blood coagulation

vision

blood thinner

coenzyme

16.

1 point

which of the following are functions of vitamin A?

signal transduction, cell differentiation

coagulation, neurotransmitter

vision, signal trandsduction

antioxidant, blood clotting

Vision, cell differentiation

17.

1 point

______ helps to maintain healthy teeth while ____ is found in the diet in complete proteins

selenium chromium

calcium, sulfur

fluoride. magnesium

calcium, chromium

fluoride, chromium

18.

1 point

Deficiency of iodine in adults can lead to:

hemorrhaging

heart palpitations

goiter

stunted growth

dementia

19.

1 point

A diuretic will cause:

fluid retention

fluid loss

edema

sodium retention

20.

1 point

When the concentration of electrolytes is greater outside the cell compared to inside the cell, the cell will:

attract electrolytes

lose water

attract water

be unchanged

21.

1 point

Orange fruits and vegetable, like cantaloupe, carrots and pumpkin are good sources of vitamin_____ while plants oils and sunflower seeds are good sources of vitamin_____

E,D

E,C

A,E

A,C

C,A

22.

1 point

What is the main function of iron?

to participate in glucose control via the protein glucagon

to participate in taste perception

to participate in glucose control via the protein insulin

to participate in taste perception via the protein myosin

to participate in gas exchange via the protein hemoglobin

23.

1 point

Which of the following are fat soluble vitamins?

A,D,E,K

B1,B2,B3,B12

A,B,C,D

K,D,B1,B2

A,E,C,D

24.

1 point

Black is a college student who doesn't eat fruits and vegetables. His diet consists primarily of enriched white bread, meat, cheese and milk. Furthermore, he doesn't take any dietary supplements. Based on this information, Blake is at risk of:

beriberi

scurvy

pellagra

ariboflavanois

osteomalacia