Question 1

Assuming equal serving sizes, which of the following foods would be the poorest source of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) skim milk 
B) whole milk 
C) cheddar cheese 
D) cottage cheese 
A) skim milk 
B) whole milk 
C) cheddar cheese 
D) cottage cheese

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT describe a role that calcitonin plays when blood calcium levels are elevated?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcitonin limits calcium absorption in the intestine. 
B) Calcitonin inhibits osteoclasts from breaking down bone. 
C) Calcitonin prevents the reabsorption of calcium in the kidney. 
D) Calcitonin stimulates the action of vitamin D. 
A) Calcitonin limits calcium absorption in the intestine. 
B) Calcitonin inhibits osteoclasts from breaking down bone. 
C) Calcitonin prevents the reabsorption of calcium in the kidney. 
D) Calcitonin stimulates the action of vitamin D.

Question 3

The current AI for vitamin D meets the health needs of a majority of Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Compared to light-skinned individuals, individuals with darker skin have more difficulty synthesizing vitamin D.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Around what age does bone resorption generally begin to occur more rapidly than bone formation?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 40 
D) 60 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 40 
D) 60

Question 6

Most of the body's phosphorus is stored in

Accepted Answer

A) the liver. 
B) adipose tissue. 
C) the skeleton. 
D) the kidneys. 
A) the liver. 
B) adipose tissue. 
C) the skeleton. 
D) the kidneys.

Question 7

At the present time there is no Adequate Intake (AI) established for calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Formed in our bones, hydroxyapatite crystals are mineral complexes comprised of calcium and

Accepted Answer

A) sodium. 
B) chloride. 
C) phosphorus. 
D) vitamin K. 
A) sodium. 
B) chloride. 
C) phosphorus. 
D) vitamin K.

Question 9

The majority of the calcium formed in our bodies is found in the blood and soft tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The primary, active form of vitamin D in the human body is

Accepted Answer

A) 7-dehydrocholesterol. 
B) calcidiol. 
C) calcitonin. 
D) calcitriol. 
A) 7-dehydrocholesterol. 
B) calcidiol. 
C) calcitonin. 
D) calcitriol.

Question 11

A child with mild fluorosis would MOST likely show which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) dental caries 
B) low bone density 
C) white patches on the teeth 
D) stiffness and pain in the joints 
A) dental caries 
B) low bone density 
C) white patches on the teeth 
D) stiffness and pain in the joints

Question 12

The hormone that assists in maintaining blood calcium levels by stimulating the activation of vitamin D is

Accepted Answer

A) insulin. 
B) cortisol. 
C) parathyroid hormone (PTH). 
D) calcitonin. 
A) insulin. 
B) cortisol. 
C) parathyroid hormone (PTH). 
D) calcitonin.

Question 13

Discuss various ways that you can receive your normal daily dose of vitamin D from the sun.

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to receive your n

Question 14

Making up 80% of the human skeleton, trabecular bone is also referred to as compact bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following techniques can assess the risk of fracture?

Accepted Answer

A) blood calcium assessment 
B) dual energy x-ray absorptiometry 
C) underwater weighing 
D) bioelectrical impedance testing 
A) blood calcium assessment 
B) dual energy x-ray absorptiometry 
C) underwater weighing 
D) bioelectrical impedance testing

Question 16

The animal form of vitamin K produced by bacteria in the large intestine is

Accepted Answer

A) phylloquinone. 
B) menaquinone. 
C) prothrombin. 
D) osteocalcin. 
A) phylloquinone. 
B) menaquinone. 
C) prothrombin. 
D) osteocalcin.

Question 17

The average person will absorb no more than how many mg of calcium at one time?

Accepted Answer

A) 200 
B) 500 
C) 1000 
D) 1500 
A) 200 
B) 500 
C) 1000 
D) 1500

Question 18

Vitamin K's primary role in the body is

Accepted Answer

A) muscle contraction. 
B) enzyme action. 
C) nerve transmission. 
D) blood clotting. 
A) muscle contraction. 
B) enzyme action. 
C) nerve transmission. 
D) blood clotting.

Question 19

Which of the following is FALSE concerning calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium's alkalinity assists in regulating acid-base balance. 
B) Ninety-nine percent of calcium is found in the blood and soft tissue. 
C) When blood calcium falls, osteoclasts will liberate calcium from the skeleton. 
D) Calcium is a major mineral. 
A) Calcium's alkalinity assists in regulating acid-base balance. 
B) Ninety-nine percent of calcium is found in the blood and soft tissue. 
C) When blood calcium falls, osteoclasts will liberate calcium from the skeleton. 
D) Calcium is a major mineral.

Question 20

In addition to proper growth and development, bone remodeling is critical in maintaining

Accepted Answer

A) blood glucose levels. 
B) blood calcium levels. 
C) blood coagulation. 
D) vitamin D production. 
A) blood glucose levels. 
B) blood calcium levels. 
C) blood coagulation. 
D) vitamin D production.

Exam 9: Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Assuming equal serving sizes, which of the following foods would be the poorest source of calcium?

Which of the following does NOT describe a role that calcitonin plays when blood calcium levels are elevated?

The current AI for vitamin D meets the health needs of a majority of Americans.

Compared to light-skinned individuals, individuals with darker skin have more difficulty synthesizing vitamin D.

Around what age does bone resorption generally begin to occur more rapidly than bone formation?

Most of the body's phosphorus is stored in

At the present time there is no Adequate Intake (AI) established for calcium.

Formed in our bones, hydroxyapatite crystals are mineral complexes comprised of calcium and

The majority of the calcium formed in our bodies is found in the blood and soft tissues.

The primary, active form of vitamin D in the human body is

A child with mild fluorosis would MOST likely show which of the following symptoms?

The hormone that assists in maintaining blood calcium levels by stimulating the activation of vitamin D is

Discuss various ways that you can receive your normal daily dose of vitamin D from the sun.

Making up 80% of the human skeleton, trabecular bone is also referred to as compact bone.

Which of the following techniques can assess the risk of fracture?

The animal form of vitamin K produced by bacteria in the large intestine is

The average person will absorb no more than how many mg of calcium at one time?

Vitamin K's primary role in the body is

Which of the following is FALSE concerning calcium?

In addition to proper growth and development, bone remodeling is critical in maintaining

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