NSC 170C Exam 3 Review Questions with Correct Answers
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NSC 170C Exam 3 Review Questions with Correct Answers
High intake of this vitamin during pregnancy may cause specific birth defects. - Answer-vitamin A
Major minerals assist with more vital processes in the body than do trace minerals. - Answer-False
The three organs involved with the Vitam...
NSC 170C Exam 3 Review Questions
with Correct Answers
High intake of this vitamin during pregnancy may cause specific birth defects. - Answer-
vitamin A
Major minerals assist with more vital processes in the body than do trace minerals. -
Answer-False
The three organs involved with the Vitamin D assisting in raising blood calcium levels
are the following EXCEPT: - Answer-pancreas
The main function of chromium is to increase the effectiveness of insulin with the insulin
receptor. - Answer-True
All of the following parts of the eye are affected by vitamin A or beta carotene EXCEPT:
- Answer-iris
Which mineral has the abilitity to provide a rpotective barrier beween teeth and the
destructive acids that wear down enamel and contribute to dental caries? - Answer-
fluoride
Which mineral helps give methionine and cysteine their three-dimensional shape and is
found in hair and nails? - Answer-sulfur
Which of the following is NOT a function of minerals? - Answer-provide body with
energy
Which of the fllowing can reduce yur risk of developing hypertension? - Answer-all the
above:
reducing sodium intake
exercise
losing excess weight
The following foods are good sources of calcium EXCEPT - Answer-oranges
Muscle tissue holds more water than fat tissue. - Answer-True
If there is a need to supplement, calcium supplements should be taken in doeses of no
more than ________ miligrams to maximize absorption. - Answer-500
, Vitamin B1 - Answer-Thiamine
Vitamin B2 - Answer-Riboflavin
Vitamin B3 - Answer-Niacin
Vitamin B5 - Answer-Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B9 - Answer-Folic acid
Vitamins are ___________ and minerals are ____________. - Answer-organic,
inorganic
The fat soluble vitamins are:
This means that ________________. - Answer-A,D,E,K
they require fat to be absorbed.
The water soluble vitamins are:
This means that _________________. - Answer-C and all B
Antioxidants are ______________.
What is a good source of them? - Answer-Substances that react with free radicals to
prevent them from causing damage.
Superfoods are a good source of them.
Free radicals are _____________. They are highly _________ chemicals that have the
potential to __________. - Answer-Unstable, reactive, harm cells
Diuretics are substances that cause the body to lose water. - Answer-True
Over consumption of fluids can cause _______, which can be fatal. - Answer-
hyponatremia
Minerals are organic substances. - Answer-False
A goiter is a deficiency of which of the following? - Answer-iodine
The average healthy adult is _______ percent water. - Answer-55
To assist in fluid balance, electrolytes - Answer-attract water into and out of cells
How many calories per gram does alcohol have? - Answer-7
When cells have a higher concentration of electrolytes outside the cell than inside,
water will flow - Answer-out of the cell
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