_____________ is a system of glands and the hormones they secrete to deliver chemical messages to target cells throughout the body.
a. Limbic System
b. Autonomic Nervous System
c. Endocrine System
d. Sympathetic Nervous System
Q. 2Which calcium supplement is better absorbed, especially by older people whose secretion of stomach acid tends to be reduced?
a. oyster shell calcium
b. calcium citrate
c. calcium lactate
d. calcium bicarbonate
e. calcium phosphate
Q. 3_________________ is a branch of the nervous system that regulates involuntary physiological functions, such as sweating, circulation, and digestion.
a. Limbic System
b. Autonomic Nervous System
c. Endocrine System
d. Sympathetic Nervous System
Q. 4An iodine deficiency can cause ____.
a. anemia
b. hypertension
c. goiter
d. gout
e. depression
Q. 5The _______________ is the area of the brain that serves as a link between the endocrine and autonomic nervous systems; it promotes homeostasis by regulating temperature, water balance, food intake, hormonal balance, and emotional responses.
a. hypothalamus
b. cortex
c. cerebellum
d. All of the above
Q. 6Fluoride deficiency is best known to cause ____.
a. mottling of teeth
b. osteoporosis
c. muscular dystrophy
d. dental decay
e. heart disease
Q. 7_________________ is the stability of the body's internal environment to ensure survival.
a. Set Point
b. Homeostasis
c. Satiety
d. All of the above
Q. 8Which nutrient enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?
a. biotin
b. vitamin A
c. vitamin D
d. calcium
e. vitamin C
Q. 9What fraction of the day's energy expenditure of the average person is represented by the basal metabolism?
a. about 1/10
b. up to
c. about 2/3
d. over 9/10
Q. 10Which individual would be at the lowest risk for osteoporosis?
a. Joe, who walks for one hour, 3 times each week
b. Jill, who has a glass of wine every day after work
c. Stephanie, whose mother and grandmother broke their hips
d. Mark, who had a kidney transplant two years ago
e. Rachel, who has athletic amenorrhea
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