Question: The following minerals all compete with each other for absorption EXCEPT:

1. zinc.

2. B. calcium.

3. C. copper.

4. D. sodium.

5. Answer: sodium.

6. Question: The most abundant mineral in the body is:

7. Answer: Calcium

8. Question:

9. Answer: If dietary calcium is low, bone calcium is sacrificed to maintain blood calcium.

10. Question: The recommended intake of calcium for adults is __________ mgs/day.

11. Answer: 1000-1200

12. Question: Which of the following compounds has NOT been found to interfere with mineral absorption?

13. A. Phytates

14. B. Tannins

15. C. Ascorbic acid

16. D. Oxalates

17. Answer: Ascorbic acid

18. Question: Which of the following is NOT likely to result from prolonged low calcium intake?

19. A. Development of osteomalacia

20. B. Fractures in the elderly

21. C. Problems with cell signaling and regulation

22. D. A lower peak bone mass in young adult females

23. Answer: Problems with cell signaling and regulation

24. Question: The matrix of bones is:

25. A. a protein framework.

26. B. made up primarily of collagen.

27. C. imbedded with hydroxyapatite.

28. D. All of these are correct.

29. Answer: All of these are correct.(Bones)

30. Question: After 35 to 45 years of age:

31. Answer: bone breakdown exceeds bone formation.

32. Question: Peak bone mass in women is typically achieved in:

33. Answer: early adulthood.

34. Question: Significant loss of bone mass and increased risk of fractures associated with aging is termed:

35. Answer: osteoporosis