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NS 1410 Exam 3: Questions & Solutions (100%Accurate)
Functions of Sodium Right Ans - Build electrolyte balance, nerve
transmissions, transport of nutrients
Sodium Deficiencies Right Ans - Hyponatremia, seen in marathon athletes
who consume too much water
Sodium Toxicities Right Ans - Hypernatremia, patients with congestive
heart failure or kidney disease
Sodium Sources Right Ans - Processed foods, table salt, soy sauce
Potassium Functions Right Ans - Fluid and electrolyte balance, muscle
contractions and nerve transmissions
Potassium Deficiencies Right Ans - Hypokalemia, patients with kidney
disease
Potassium Toxicities Right Ans - Hyperkalemia, kidney disease patients
Potassium Food Sources Right Ans - whole grains, fruits, veggies, bananas,
tomatoes, orange juice
Chloride Functions Right Ans - Coupled with sodium in extracellular fluid
to maintain balance, part of HCl stomach acid to aid with digestion
Chloride Deficiencies Right Ans - rare, but occurs with eating disorders
Chloride Toxicities Right Ans - comes from salt, may lead to hypertension
in salt-sensitive patients
Chloride Food Sources Right Ans - salt
Phosphorus Functions Right Ans - major intracellular negatively charged
electrolyte, fluid balance, bone formation
, Phosphorus Deficiencies Right Ans - rare
Phosphorus Toxicities Right Ans - kidney disease or vitamin D
supplements
Phosphorus Food Sources Right Ans - dairy, sodas, meats, widespread
Vitamin E Functions Right Ans - antioxidant, nerve and muscle
development, immune system, promotes vitamin A absorption
Vitamin E Deficiencies Right Ans - uncommon, associated with fat
malabsorption, premature babies
Vitamin E Toxicities Right Ans - uncommon, can interfere with
anticoagulant (aspirin, Coumadin), excessive bleeding
Vitamin E Food Sources Right Ans - Polyunsaturated plant oils, nuts, seeds
Vitamin C Functions Right Ans - antioxidant, helps iron absorption, helps
immune system
Vitamin C Deficiencies Right Ans - scurvy, poor wound healing, bleeding
gums
Vitamin C Toxicities Right Ans - none
Vitamin C Food Sources Right Ans - citrus fruits, bell peppers, smokers
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Beta-Carotene Functions Right Ans - protects from eye damage, helps
immune system, protects skin from UV damage
Beta Carotene Deficiencies Right Ans - none
Beta Carotene Toxicities Right Ans - cartenosis (orange pigment)
Beta Carotene Sources Right Ans - broccoli, squash, sweet potatoes,
pumpkin, orange foods
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