IPHY 2420 EXAM #2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Sumi has begun to notice she feels tired and is having trouble concentrating. She has
also developed a new habit of chewing on ice. What mineral is Sumi deficient in, and
what can she eat to reverse this deficiency?
A. Sumi is deficient in iron and should add a handful of raisins to her breakfast cereal
each morning.
B. Sumi is deficient in zinc and should eat more enriched cereal grains.
C. Sumi is deficient in magnesium and should add granola to her yogurt each morning.
D. Sumi is deficient in potassium and should drink more coconut water. - ANSWER-a
What is a result of iodide deficiency and what has been done to combat this problem?
A Cretinism, characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland - the US added iodide to breast
milk formula to combat this problem
B. Goiter, characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland - the US added iodide to table salt
to combat this problem
C. Goiter, characterized by stunted growth in children born to women who were iodide
deficient during pregnancy - the US added iodide to table salt to combat this problem
D. Cretinism, characterized by a pushed out ribcage - the US added selenium to table
salt to combat this problem - ANSWER-b
Which component of iron is matched with its correct function?
A. Myoglobin - an iron containing protein in muscle cells that controls carbon dioxide
uptake from red blood cells
B. Hemoglobin - an iron containing protein in muscle cells that controls oxygen uptake
from red blood cells
C. Hemoglobin - an iron containing protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen to
tissues and carbon dioxide away from tissues
D. Myoglobin - an iron containing protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen to
tissues and carbon dioxide away from tissues - ANSWER-c
, Who is MOST at risk for developing hypertension?
A. Abi, a 68 year-old African American who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day
B. Karen, a 40 year-old Caucasian woman who drinks a glass of wine with dinner 3
times a week
C. Mooshan, an 18 year-old Caucasian ballerina with Type 2 diabetes
D. Leo, a 25 year-old Caucasian male who is overweight and eats fast food twice a
month - ANSWER-a
Who is most at risk for dehydration?
a. Seth, a 24 year old man who loves to go on long hikes on the weekends
b. Moly, a 78 year old woman who gardens outdoors and does yoga daily
c. Findah, a 30 year old woman who runs marathons once a month
d. August, a 45 year old man who has thrown up twice due to food poisoning -
ANSWER-b
Who is most at risk for Calcium deficiency?
a. Calvin, a 70 year old man who exercises daily and drinks milk on occasion
b. Ola, a 45 year old mother who works the night shift and regularly drinks soda
c. Bakko, a 34 year old man who is suffering from severe diarrhea due to food poisoning
d. Vera, a 22 year old student who is lactose intolerant and eats fortified cereal without
milk - ANSWER-b
Sonora wants to start eating a potassium-rich diet because her nutrition teacher said
that potassium was a necessary mineral. What food should she start eating, and why?
a. Beet greens, potassium rich diets can reduce blood pressure
b. Bananas, potassium can strengthen the immune system
c. Fish, potassium is a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin
d. Total cereal, potassium can help with wound healing - ANSWER-a
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Sumi has begun to notice she feels tired and is having trouble concentrating. She has
also developed a new habit of chewing on ice. What mineral is Sumi deficient in, and
what can she eat to reverse this deficiency?
A. Sumi is deficient in iron and should add a handful of raisins to her breakfast cereal
each morning.
B. Sumi is deficient in zinc and should eat more enriched cereal grains.
C. Sumi is deficient in magnesium and should add granola to her yogurt each morning.
D. Sumi is deficient in potassium and should drink more coconut water. - ANSWER-a
What is a result of iodide deficiency and what has been done to combat this problem?
A Cretinism, characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland - the US added iodide to breast
milk formula to combat this problem
B. Goiter, characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland - the US added iodide to table salt
to combat this problem
C. Goiter, characterized by stunted growth in children born to women who were iodide
deficient during pregnancy - the US added iodide to table salt to combat this problem
D. Cretinism, characterized by a pushed out ribcage - the US added selenium to table
salt to combat this problem - ANSWER-b
Which component of iron is matched with its correct function?
A. Myoglobin - an iron containing protein in muscle cells that controls carbon dioxide
uptake from red blood cells
B. Hemoglobin - an iron containing protein in muscle cells that controls oxygen uptake
from red blood cells
C. Hemoglobin - an iron containing protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen to
tissues and carbon dioxide away from tissues
D. Myoglobin - an iron containing protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen to
tissues and carbon dioxide away from tissues - ANSWER-c
, Who is MOST at risk for developing hypertension?
A. Abi, a 68 year-old African American who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day
B. Karen, a 40 year-old Caucasian woman who drinks a glass of wine with dinner 3
times a week
C. Mooshan, an 18 year-old Caucasian ballerina with Type 2 diabetes
D. Leo, a 25 year-old Caucasian male who is overweight and eats fast food twice a
month - ANSWER-a
Who is most at risk for dehydration?
a. Seth, a 24 year old man who loves to go on long hikes on the weekends
b. Moly, a 78 year old woman who gardens outdoors and does yoga daily
c. Findah, a 30 year old woman who runs marathons once a month
d. August, a 45 year old man who has thrown up twice due to food poisoning -
ANSWER-b
Who is most at risk for Calcium deficiency?
a. Calvin, a 70 year old man who exercises daily and drinks milk on occasion
b. Ola, a 45 year old mother who works the night shift and regularly drinks soda
c. Bakko, a 34 year old man who is suffering from severe diarrhea due to food poisoning
d. Vera, a 22 year old student who is lactose intolerant and eats fortified cereal without
milk - ANSWER-b
Sonora wants to start eating a potassium-rich diet because her nutrition teacher said
that potassium was a necessary mineral. What food should she start eating, and why?
a. Beet greens, potassium rich diets can reduce blood pressure
b. Bananas, potassium can strengthen the immune system
c. Fish, potassium is a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin
d. Total cereal, potassium can help with wound healing - ANSWER-a
