ATI Nutrition Exam UPGRADED EXAM 7-9
QUESTION AND ANSWER YEAR 2023/2024
GRADED A+
The main function of sweat is to - ANSWER-cool the body
The amount of water a person needs depends on - ANSWER-air temperature
The thirst center in the hypothalamus is stimulated when - ANSWER-osmolality of blood increases
which of the following beverages is considered the most dehydrating - ANSWER-alcohol
Consumption of alcohol can dehydrate the body by inhibiting the hormone - ANSWER-ADH
Water shifts between intracellular (ICF) and extracellular (ECF) compartments happen due to
__________. - ANSWER-osmotic gradient
The __________ detects high concentrations of salt in the blood and stimulates the pituitary gland to
release ADH. - ANSWER-hypothalamus
Signs of dehydration include - ANSWER-thirst
The percentage of water in the body is about __________ percent. - ANSWER-45-75
The majority of fluid lost by the body happens through - ANSWER-urine
A function of water in the body includes - ANSWER-maintenance of body temperature
,Metabolic water refers to water - ANSWER-produced during metabolic reactions in the body
A substance that increases the production and secretion of urine is known as a - ANSWER-diuretic
Which of the following foods has the highest water content? - ANSWER-potatoes
The majority of your daily water requirement should come from drinking - ANSWER-water lol
The mechanism to maintain a neutral pH of body fluids is known as - ANSWER-acid base balance
Pharmaceutical diuretics are often prescribed to reduce - ANSWER-hypertension
Which of the following mechanisms is involved in the maintenance of fluid balance? - ANSWER-osmosis
Thirst is a sensation that originates in the - ANSWER-hypothalamus
The __________ detects high concentrations of salt in the blood and stimulates the pituitary gland to
release ADH. - ANSWER-hypothalamus
Consuming too much water can cause - ANSWER-hyponatremia
Foods that have the highest potassium content include - ANSWER-potatoes and tomatoes
Which amino acids contain sulfur and contribute to the tertiary structure of protein? - ANSWER-
methionine and cysteine
The most common dietary source of chloride is - ANSWER-table salt
Excessive intake of what mineral can lead to osteoporosis?? - ANSWER-sodium
, Which of the following is a role of magnesium? - ANSWER-involved in DNA synthesis
Sodium balance is maintained primarily by the - ANSWER-kidneys
Foods that have the highest sodium content include - ANSWER-processed foods
Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body - ANSWER-calcium
The best dietary source of magnesium is - ANSWER-almonds
Maintaining optimal levels of calcium in blood is essential for - ANSWER-muscle contractions
Which of the following labeling terms for sodium means that there are less than 5 mg of sodium per
serving in a product? - ANSWER-sodium free
Which of the following hormones stimulates absorption of calcium in the small intestine? - ANSWER-
calcitriol
What is the recommended sodium intake (AI) for adults up to 51 years of age? - ANSWER-1500 mg
The hormone aldosterone causes - ANSWER-sodium reabsorption
Peak bone mass will typically occur when a person is in his or her - ANSWER-20s
Bioavailability of calcium is highest from foods such as - ANSWER-kale and broccoli
Which of the following is the primary mineral in the hydroxyapatite crystals that provide strength and
structure to bones and enamel on teeth? - ANSWER-calcium
QUESTION AND ANSWER YEAR 2023/2024
GRADED A+
The main function of sweat is to - ANSWER-cool the body
The amount of water a person needs depends on - ANSWER-air temperature
The thirst center in the hypothalamus is stimulated when - ANSWER-osmolality of blood increases
which of the following beverages is considered the most dehydrating - ANSWER-alcohol
Consumption of alcohol can dehydrate the body by inhibiting the hormone - ANSWER-ADH
Water shifts between intracellular (ICF) and extracellular (ECF) compartments happen due to
__________. - ANSWER-osmotic gradient
The __________ detects high concentrations of salt in the blood and stimulates the pituitary gland to
release ADH. - ANSWER-hypothalamus
Signs of dehydration include - ANSWER-thirst
The percentage of water in the body is about __________ percent. - ANSWER-45-75
The majority of fluid lost by the body happens through - ANSWER-urine
A function of water in the body includes - ANSWER-maintenance of body temperature
,Metabolic water refers to water - ANSWER-produced during metabolic reactions in the body
A substance that increases the production and secretion of urine is known as a - ANSWER-diuretic
Which of the following foods has the highest water content? - ANSWER-potatoes
The majority of your daily water requirement should come from drinking - ANSWER-water lol
The mechanism to maintain a neutral pH of body fluids is known as - ANSWER-acid base balance
Pharmaceutical diuretics are often prescribed to reduce - ANSWER-hypertension
Which of the following mechanisms is involved in the maintenance of fluid balance? - ANSWER-osmosis
Thirst is a sensation that originates in the - ANSWER-hypothalamus
The __________ detects high concentrations of salt in the blood and stimulates the pituitary gland to
release ADH. - ANSWER-hypothalamus
Consuming too much water can cause - ANSWER-hyponatremia
Foods that have the highest potassium content include - ANSWER-potatoes and tomatoes
Which amino acids contain sulfur and contribute to the tertiary structure of protein? - ANSWER-
methionine and cysteine
The most common dietary source of chloride is - ANSWER-table salt
Excessive intake of what mineral can lead to osteoporosis?? - ANSWER-sodium
, Which of the following is a role of magnesium? - ANSWER-involved in DNA synthesis
Sodium balance is maintained primarily by the - ANSWER-kidneys
Foods that have the highest sodium content include - ANSWER-processed foods
Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body - ANSWER-calcium
The best dietary source of magnesium is - ANSWER-almonds
Maintaining optimal levels of calcium in blood is essential for - ANSWER-muscle contractions
Which of the following labeling terms for sodium means that there are less than 5 mg of sodium per
serving in a product? - ANSWER-sodium free
Which of the following hormones stimulates absorption of calcium in the small intestine? - ANSWER-
calcitriol
What is the recommended sodium intake (AI) for adults up to 51 years of age? - ANSWER-1500 mg
The hormone aldosterone causes - ANSWER-sodium reabsorption
Peak bone mass will typically occur when a person is in his or her - ANSWER-20s
Bioavailability of calcium is highest from foods such as - ANSWER-kale and broccoli
Which of the following is the primary mineral in the hydroxyapatite crystals that provide strength and
structure to bones and enamel on teeth? - ANSWER-calcium
