Coastline Community College - EMGT C105

QUIZ 3 CHAPTER 11-15

1)Which of the following is a property of the fat-soluble vitamins?

2. Why does vitamin A status depend on the person's protein status?

3. Your old friend from high school has just moved to Northern Canada to do full-time research on bats in caves. She typically works in the caves during the day when the bats are there and leaves at sundown when the bats are active. As your friend only purchases organic and all-natural foods, which of the following would you most likely advise she buy regularly at the grocery store?

4. How is vitamin E thought to play a role in reducing the risk of heart disease?

5. Which vitamin is routinely given as a single dose to newborns?

6. What organ provides the major control for homeostasis of body fluids?

7. What is the term for the pressure that develops when two solutions of varying concentrations are separated by a membrane?

8. When a person loses fluid by sweating or bleeding, what minerals are lost in greatest quantity?

9. Which of the following is the primary function of potassium?

10. Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium supplement use?

11. Which of the following is known to enhance iron absorption?

12. Why are people with iron overload at increased risk for infections?

13. Which of the following is a feature of iodide utilization?

14. Which of the following is an important function of selenium?

15. Flaxseed is a rich source of

16. The effect of regular exercise on heart and lung function is known as.

17. What is the name of the biochemical pathway describing the conversion of lactate to glucose?

18. During a physical activity, what hormone signals the fat cells to begin releasing their fatty acids?

19. Which of the following is a characteristic of sports anemia?