Which of the major minerals function primarily in maintenance of fluid balance?
a. Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium
b. Sodium, chloride, potassium
c. Chloride, potassium, calcium
d. Phosphorus, chloride, sodium
Q. 2The time shortly after a meal is referred to as the postprandial period or the _____ state.
a. fed
b. postabsorptive
c. satisfied
d. pre-hunger
Q. 3For most major minerals, how common are toxicities from food sources in healthy individuals?
a. Rare
b. Nonexistent
c. Common in adults
d. Common in children under 6
Q. 4The major source of energy during the fed state is _____, whereas the energy source during the postabsorptive state is _____.
a. glucose, glycogen
b. glucose, amino acids
c. glycogen, amino acids
d. glycogen, glucose
Q. 5Which organs regulate, either individually or collectively, the amount of each major mineral in the body?
a. Small intestine and liver
b. Large intestine and liver
c. Large intestine and kidneys
d. Small intestine and kidneys
Q. 6The postabsorptive state occurs from _____ hours after the last intake of food.
a. 1-2
b. 3-6
c. 8-16
d. 4-24
Q. 7By what means do all major minerals circulate from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver?
a. Blood
b. Lymph
c. Chylomicrons
d. Micelles
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