NSC Final Exam Part 3
The MPF factor is:
A. the increased absorption of dietary folate by the mother during pregnancy. B. a coenzyme
involved in the metabolism of protein and fat. C. a special factor found in meat, fish, and
poultry that enhances iron absorption.
D. the protein carrier needed by the body to absorb dietary manganese, folate, or vitamin
B6. - Answera special factor found in meat, fish and poultry that enhances iron absorption
Which organ(s) is (are) primarily responsible for maintaining fluid balance?
A. kidneys
B. liver
C. pancreas
D. small intestine - Answerkidneys
The ability of a muscle to contract and relax is dependent on the flow of ________ in and
out of the muscle cell.
A. phosphorus
B. calcium
C. chloride
D. iron - Answercalcium
Hyponatremia is associated with:
A. diabetes.
B. overhydration.
C. excessive intake of dietary sodium.
D. kidney disease. - Answeroverhydration
, Which of the following nutrients increases the absorption rate of calcium?
A. zinc
B. iron
C. phosphorus
D. vitamin D - Answervitamin D
Which of the following will likely result if the concentration of electrolytes outside a cell is
higher than that of the intracellular environment?
A. The cell will become dehydrated.
B. The cell will be unaffected. C. The cell will undergo mitosis and divide.
D. The cell will burst. - Answerthe cell will become dehydrated
Non-heme iron is in both plant-based and animal-based foods.
A. True
B. False - AnswerTrue
The majority of dietary chloride is consumed from:
A. animal protein sources.
B. water.
C. table salt.
D. alcohol. - Answertable salt
Alcohol is absorbed in the:
A. pancreas.
B. stomach and small intestine.
C. small intestine.
D. liver. - Answerstomach and small intestine
The MPF factor is:
A. the increased absorption of dietary folate by the mother during pregnancy. B. a coenzyme
involved in the metabolism of protein and fat. C. a special factor found in meat, fish, and
poultry that enhances iron absorption.
D. the protein carrier needed by the body to absorb dietary manganese, folate, or vitamin
B6. - Answera special factor found in meat, fish and poultry that enhances iron absorption
Which organ(s) is (are) primarily responsible for maintaining fluid balance?
A. kidneys
B. liver
C. pancreas
D. small intestine - Answerkidneys
The ability of a muscle to contract and relax is dependent on the flow of ________ in and
out of the muscle cell.
A. phosphorus
B. calcium
C. chloride
D. iron - Answercalcium
Hyponatremia is associated with:
A. diabetes.
B. overhydration.
C. excessive intake of dietary sodium.
D. kidney disease. - Answeroverhydration
, Which of the following nutrients increases the absorption rate of calcium?
A. zinc
B. iron
C. phosphorus
D. vitamin D - Answervitamin D
Which of the following will likely result if the concentration of electrolytes outside a cell is
higher than that of the intracellular environment?
A. The cell will become dehydrated.
B. The cell will be unaffected. C. The cell will undergo mitosis and divide.
D. The cell will burst. - Answerthe cell will become dehydrated
Non-heme iron is in both plant-based and animal-based foods.
A. True
B. False - AnswerTrue
The majority of dietary chloride is consumed from:
A. animal protein sources.
B. water.
C. table salt.
D. alcohol. - Answertable salt
Alcohol is absorbed in the:
A. pancreas.
B. stomach and small intestine.
C. small intestine.
D. liver. - Answerstomach and small intestine
