Question 1

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Necessary for extracellular fluid maintenance. Used to regulate body fluid balance and acid-base balance. Primary source is table salt. Deficiencies lead to headache, nausea, and hypotension.

Accepted Answer

Sodium is necessary for extracellular fluid maintenance and used to regulate body fluid balance and acid-base balance. Its primary source is table salt. Deficiencies can lead to headache, nausea, and hypotension.

Question 2

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Stimulates muscle contractions and nerve transmission, activates enzymes, and aids in bone formation

Accepted Answer

Magnesium stimulates muscle contractions and nerve transmission, activates enzymes, and aids in bone formation.

Question 3

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Needed for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins and the synthesis of DNA. Found in milk and milk products, meats, and grains.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is essential for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins and is found in milk, meats, and grains.

Question 4

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Needed for glucose synthesis. Present in many foods.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Needed for tooth and bone formation. Regulates acid-base balance. Found in carbonated beverages, fish, milk, and legumes.

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus is needed for tooth and bone formation, regulates acid-base balance, and is found in carbonated beverages, fish, milk, and legumes.

Question 6

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Stored in the body's bone marrow. Usually not needed as a supplement in men. Deficiency leads to anemia. Found in lean red meat, egg yolks, and especially liver.

Accepted Answer

Iron is stored in the body's bone marrow, is usually not needed as a supplement in men, deficiency leads to anemia, and is found in lean red meat, egg yolks, and especially liver. Calcium, sodium, phosphorus, and potassium do not fit these descriptions.

Question 7

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Promotes the function of all cells and assists with blood formation. Found in fresh shrimp, oysters, milk, and cheese.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is essential for the functioning of all cells, particularly in the formation of blood. It is found in animal products like fresh shrimp, oysters, milk, and cheese.

Question 8

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Protects against dental caries and needed for bone formation

Accepted Answer

Fluorine is known to protect against dental caries and is needed for bone formation. Magnesium is also needed for bone formation but it is not specifically known for protecting against dental caries. Zinc is important for immune function and wound healing, while chlorides are essential electrolytes needed for proper cell function.

Question 9

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-A major component of extracellular fluids; found in table salt

Accepted Answer

Chlorides are a major component of extracellular fluids and are found in table salt. Magnesium, zinc, and fluorine are not major components of extracellular fluids and are not found in table salt.

Question 10

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Important in maintaining intracellular fluids. Vital in muscle function, especially the cardiac muscle. Should be supplemented when taking diuretics. Found in oranges, bananas, red meats, and prunes.

Accepted Answer

Potassium is important in maintaining intracellular fluids and is vital in muscle function, especially cardiac muscle. It should be supplemented when taking diuretics. Potassium is found in oranges, bananas, red meats, and prunes. None of the other choices match these descriptions.

Question 11

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Cofactor in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Sufficiently synthesized in the intestines for adequate supply.

Accepted Answer

Biotin is a cofactor in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates, and can be sufficiently synthesized in the intestines for adequate supply. The other vitamins listed do not fit this specific description.

Question 12

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Needed for building and maintaining strong tissues, resistance to infections, and enhanced iron absorption. Found in citrus fruits, melons, cabbage, and broccoli. Deficiency causes scurvy.

Accepted Answer

The description matches with vitamin C, which is needed for building and maintaining strong tissues, resistance to infections, and enhanced iron absorption. It is found in citrus fruits, melons, cabbage, and broccoli, and deficiency causes scurvy. The other options are not the correct match for the given description.

Question 13

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Needed for tooth and bone formation and is dependent on vitamin D for absorption. Muscle tetany is a sign of deficiency. Found in milk, cheese, sardines, and green leafy vegetables.

Accepted Answer

Calcium is needed for tooth and bone formation and is dependent on vitamin D for absorption. Muscle tetany is a sign of deficiency. It can be found in milk, cheese, sardines, and green leafy vegetables. The other choices (iron, sodium, phosphorus, and potassium) do not fit the description.

Question 14

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-A component of RNA and DNA, essential for sexual development

Accepted Answer

Zinc is an essential component of RNA and DNA, and is important for sexual development. Magnesium is important for muscle and nerve function, chlorides are important for fluid balance in the body, and fluorine is important for dental health.

Question 15

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-A deficiency is beriberi. Essential in formation of the nervous system. Found in pork products.

Accepted Answer

Deficiency of this vitamin causes beriberi and it is essential in the formation of the nervous system. It is found in pork products. This describes thiamine (vitamin B1).

Quiz 19: Nutritional Supplements and Alternative Medicines

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Necessary for extracellular fluid maintenance. Used to regulate body fluid balance and acid-base balance. Primary source is table salt. Deficiencies lead to headache, nausea, and hypotension.

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Stimulates muscle contractions and nerve transmission, activates enzymes, and aids in bone formation

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Needed for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins and the synthesis of DNA. Found in milk and milk products, meats, and grains.

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Needed for glucose synthesis. Present in many foods.

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Needed for tooth and bone formation. Regulates acid-base balance. Found in carbonated beverages, fish, milk, and legumes.

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Stored in the body's bone marrow. Usually not needed as a supplement in men. Deficiency leads to anemia. Found in lean red meat, egg yolks, and especially liver.

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Promotes the function of all cells and assists with blood formation. Found in fresh shrimp, oysters, milk, and cheese.

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Protects against dental caries and needed for bone formation

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -A major component of extracellular fluids; found in table salt

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Important in maintaining intracellular fluids. Vital in muscle function, especially the cardiac muscle. Should be supplemented when taking diuretics. Found in oranges, bananas, red meats, and prunes.

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Cofactor in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Sufficiently synthesized in the intestines for adequate supply.

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Needed for building and maintaining strong tissues, resistance to infections, and enhanced iron absorption. Found in citrus fruits, melons, cabbage, and broccoli. Deficiency causes scurvy.

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Needed for tooth and bone formation and is dependent on vitamin D for absorption. Muscle tetany is a sign of deficiency. Found in milk, cheese, sardines, and green leafy vegetables.

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -A component of RNA and DNA, essential for sexual development

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -A deficiency is beriberi. Essential in formation of the nervous system. Found in pork products.