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WorksheetsMinerals and Water
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
The movement of water across a cell membrane to equalize the concentrations of mineral particles on each side of the membrane.
cretinism
acid
osmosis
fluorosis
A term used to express a substance's acidity or alkalinity
pH
Acid
base
hemoglobin
A compound that has a pH lower than 7
base
acid
cretinism
goiter
An iron containing protein that helps red blood cells cary oxygen from the lungs to cells throughout the body
cretinism
fluorosis
myoglobin
hemoglobin
An iron containing protein that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide in muscle tissue
hemoglobin
myoglobin
neurotoxin
fluorosis
A substance that acts with enzymes to increase enzyme activity.
cofactor
thyroxine
base
cretinism
A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps control metabolism in the body.
fluorosis
thyroxine
acid
myoglobin
Severe mental retardation and dwarfed physical features of an infant caused by the mother's iodine deficiency during pregnancy.
goiter
thyroxine
cretinism
cofactor
An enlargement of the thyroid gland
goiter
cretinism
fluorosis
cofactor
A spotty discoloration of teeth caused by high fluoride intake
osmosis
fluorosis
hemoglobin
base
Helps maintain body temperature
diuretic
reactant
regulator
transporter
Carries nutrients through the bloodstream
solvent
reactant
diuretic
transporter
Splits the bond in a starch chain and becomes part of the separate glucose molecules
reactant
solvent
diuretic
regulator
Dissolves amino acids and glucose
reactant
lubricant
solvent
regulator
Mixes with foods to soften and moisten
diuretic
lubricant
solvent
transporter
Water inside the cells
intracellular
extracellular
dehydration
electrolyte
A condition that results from drinking to much water.
dehydration
diuretics
water intoxication
electrolyte
Substances that increase urine production
electrolyte
extracellular
diuretics
intracellular
Water outside the cells
diuretics
extracellular
intracellular
electrolytes
State in which the body contains a lower than normal amount of body fluids.
water intoxication
intracellular
diuretics
dehydration
Which of the following is an example of a macromineral
chloride
fluoride
iron
selenium
Which of the following is a disorder associated with sodium retention
anemia
goiter
hypertension
menopause
Which of the following minerals may be added to water to reduce the risks of tooth decay
fluoride
iodine
iron
zinc
The longer a food is soaked in water, the greater chances for _____.
decreased absorption rate
increases absorption rate
mineral losses
toxic effects
Which element is not present in the chemical structure of inorganic compounds?
sulfur
carbon
hydrogen
calcium
Loss of bone mass as people age is most related to _____.
ignorance of nutrient needs
number of days of exposure to sunshine
diet choices and exercise patterns
family's take home pay
Too much sodium the blood is related to which disease
Anemia
Hypertension
Depression
Overweight
Which food category generally has the most concentrated source of minerals?
Fruits and vegetables
grains
oils
meat, fish, and poultry
An inherited disorder that causes people to absorb too much iron is.
iron overload
hypertension
kwashiorkor
anemia
For most adults, water is approximately _____ percent of body weight.
5-20
30-35
50-75
85-90
About how many gallons of water does the adult body contain.
2
12
24
50
Which of the following is the best beverage choice to replace body fluids?
energy drink
coffee
distilled water
diluted juice
Through what means can body body water be lost?
The skin
Hair follicles
Blood Circulation
Enzyme Activity
Why might more fluids be needed during illness
Fluids help flush drug metabolism products from the system
A sick person may not feel like drinking enough fluids
Vomiting and diarrhea causes fluid loss
All the above
Blood is made up mostly of which component
glucose
iron
fat
water
