M8 nutrion

Osmosis is the movement of water toward concentrated solutes.

• True

• False

What is the term for the amount of pressure needed to prevent the movement of water across a cell membrane?

• hypertension

• hypotension

• centripetal pressure

• osmotic pressure

• solute pressure

What does potassium do in the body?

• participates in blood clotting

• helps maintain gastric acidity

• acts as principal intracellular electrolyte

• stabilizes protein shape

• acts as a neurotransmitter

What does a DEXA scan measure?

• bone mineral density

• severity of bone microfractures

• effect of sodium and potassium supplements

• calcium and water balance

• movement of calcium throughout the body

What does phosphorus do in the body?

• participates in blood clotting

• helps maintain gastric acidity

• acts as principal intracellular electrolyte

• stabilizes protein shape

• assists in energy metabolism

The pH of the blood is maintained at which of the following ranges?

• 7.05-7.15

• 7.15-7.25

• 7.35-7.45

• 7.45-7.55

• 7.55-7.65

Which type of water is generated as an end product during condensation reactions and the oxidation of energy yielding nutrients?

• Artesian

• Purified

• Mineral

• Metabolic

• Well

Vitamin D enhances the absorption of calcium.

• True

• False

What is the UL for sodium for adults?

• 750 mg

• 900 mg

• 1200 mg

• 2300 mg

• 3500 mg

At what age is peak bone mass typically reached?

• 8 years

• 13 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 40 years