Quiz 9 / Answers

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Minerals

1.)     Minerals are classified into two (2) groups:

• Calcium and Magnesium
• Mineral oils and Mineral deposits
• Major minerals and Trace minerals
• Stalactites and stalagmites

2.)     In the human body, the mineral present in the largest amount is:

• Calcium
• Zinc
• Magnesium
• Iron

3.)     The physiological function of calcium is:

• Bone and teeth formation
• Helps contract and relax muscle
• Cell wall permeability – regulates fluid passage
• All of the above

4.)     Sodium is a major:

• Electrolyte
• Amino Acid
• Contributor to fat cells
• Muscle group

5.)     In the human body, sodium and potassium are associated with:

• Water balance
• Fat balance
• Muscle growth
• All of the above

6.)     Potassium is absorbed from:

• The stomach
• The small intestine
• The large intestine
• The esophagus

7.)      Iron plays a vital role in:

• Blood building and energy production
• Muscle recovery and fat depletion
• Bone building and water balance
• Brain function and central nervous system

8.)      Selenium is a natural antioxidant:

• True
• False

9.)     Chromium is necessary for normal glucose utilization:

• True
• False

10.)   “Chelated” minerals refers to the action of one or more _______________ attaching itself and completely surrounding a mineral.

• Fat cells
• Amino acids
• Electrolytes
• Blood cells