Answers Quiz #9
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