BIOD 121 (portage): Module 4 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Heme iron -
correct answer ✅iron found in animal flesh in the form of
hemoglobin or myoglobin
Nonheme iron -
correct answer ✅elemental iron
which form of iron is more readily absorbed by the body? -
correct answer ✅heme iron
what 2 hormones help prevent dehydration? -
correct answer ✅antiduretic hormone and aldosterone
antiduretic hormone (ADH) -
correct answer ✅released by the pituitary gland to signal the
kidney to conserve water
aldosterone -
correct answer ✅released from the adrenal glands signaling the
kidney to retain sodium also leads to water retenetion
, BIOD 121 (portage): Module 4 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
what is bioavailability? -
correct answer ✅the degree to which a nutrient is absorbed and
available to be used by the body
when water moves from inside the cell to outside the cell it does so
by which process? -
correct answer ✅osmosis
An antioxidant found in cell membranes that decreases the risk for
cancer and cell damage is _____________. -
correct answer ✅vitamin E
What can be done to help the body absorb more iron? -
correct answer ✅combining nonheme iron with heme iron or
vitamin C non heme iron can aid in absorption
It is important for women who may be pregnant or who are
planning on becoming pregnant to discuss their folate intake with
their doctor. Why or why not? -
correct answer ✅in pregnant women a deficiency of folate can
result in neural tube defects
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Heme iron -
correct answer ✅iron found in animal flesh in the form of
hemoglobin or myoglobin
Nonheme iron -
correct answer ✅elemental iron
which form of iron is more readily absorbed by the body? -
correct answer ✅heme iron
what 2 hormones help prevent dehydration? -
correct answer ✅antiduretic hormone and aldosterone
antiduretic hormone (ADH) -
correct answer ✅released by the pituitary gland to signal the
kidney to conserve water
aldosterone -
correct answer ✅released from the adrenal glands signaling the
kidney to retain sodium also leads to water retenetion
, BIOD 121 (portage): Module 4 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
what is bioavailability? -
correct answer ✅the degree to which a nutrient is absorbed and
available to be used by the body
when water moves from inside the cell to outside the cell it does so
by which process? -
correct answer ✅osmosis
An antioxidant found in cell membranes that decreases the risk for
cancer and cell damage is _____________. -
correct answer ✅vitamin E
What can be done to help the body absorb more iron? -
correct answer ✅combining nonheme iron with heme iron or
vitamin C non heme iron can aid in absorption
It is important for women who may be pregnant or who are
planning on becoming pregnant to discuss their folate intake with
their doctor. Why or why not? -
correct answer ✅in pregnant women a deficiency of folate can
result in neural tube defects
