Quiz 4 - Inroganic Ions

SELECT ALL the TRUE statement that applies for inorganic ions:

• All natural existing metals

• They are referred to as minerals when mentioned in the context of the body

• They are only present in non-living systems

• Another name for inorganic ions based on their needs are "Trace elements"

SELECT ALL that applies:

Example of Macro-minerals:

• Sodium

• Magnesium

• Calcium

• Phosphorus

TRUE OR FALSE: Hydrogen is also an important inorganic ion

• TRUE

• FALSE

Choose the FALSE statement about hydrogen in the body:

• They are important in maintaining equilibrium

• The presence of hydrogen ions determine pH

• They are used in ATP synthesis

• All options provided are TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: The second most important cation in the body is Sodium

• TRUE

• FALSE

Select the FALSE statement about sodium in the body:

• Maintain fluid balance

• if sodium concentration is affected, nerve impulses are not conducted properly

• Drive co-transport channels

• Sodium can cause hypertension if a daily dose of 5-10 grams is taken

TRUE or FALSE: Potassium is important in acid-base balance as it neutralizes positive charge of organic ions and proteins

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: The most abundant inorganic ion in the body is calcium

• TRUE

• FALSE

Select ALL the TRUE statement about calcium in the body:

• It is important for teeth and bone development

• Important for nerve impulse

• It helps form blood clots

• It is important co-factor

SELECT ALL that applies:
What are examples of trace elements?

• Iron

• Iodine

• Molybdenum

• Chromium