1. Chapter 12: Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity
The Basics
Iron It Out!
M Is For Minerals
V Is For Vitamins
Food For Thought
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2. The Basics: $100 Question
The fluid portion of the blood that maintains adequate blood volume so that blood can flow easily throughout the body is called ________.
erythrocytes
leukocytes
plasma
platelets
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3. The Basics: $100 Answer
The fluid portion of the blood that maintains adequate blood volume so that blood can flow easily throughout the body is called ________.
erythrocytes
leukocytes
plasma
platelets
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4. The blood cells that transport oxygen are called ________.
The Basics: $200 Question
The blood cells that transport oxygen are called ________.
erythrocytes
leukocytes
plasma
platelets
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5. The blood cells that transport oxygen are called ________.
The Basics: $200 Answer
The blood cells that transport oxygen are called ________.
erythrocytes
leukocytes
plasma
platelets
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6. The Basics: $300 Question
The cell fragments that assist in the formation of blood clots and help stop bleeding are called ________.
erythrocytes
leukocytes
plasma
platelets
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7. The Basics: $300 Answer
The cell fragments that assist in the formation of blood clots and help stop bleeding are called ________.
erythrocytes
leukocytes
plasma
platelets
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8. The Basics: $400 Question
The blood cells that protect us from infection and illness are called ________.
erythrocytes
leukocytes
plasma
platelets
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9. The Basics: $400 Answer
The blood cells that protect us from infection and illness are called ________.
erythrocytes
leukocytes
plasma
platelets
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10. Blood is considered a/an ________. nutrient organ tissue cofactor
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Blood is considered a/an ________.
nutrient
organ
tissue
cofactor
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11. Blood is considered a/an ________. nutrient organ tissue cofactor
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Blood is considered a/an ________.
nutrient
organ
tissue
cofactor
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12. Iron It Out!: $100 Question
The oxygen-carrying protein found in the erythrocytes is called ________.
cytochrome
a free radical
hemoglobin
myoglobin
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13. Iron It Out!: $100 Answer
The oxygen-carrying protein found in the erythrocytes is called ________.
cytochrome
a free radical
hemoglobin
myoglobin
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14. Iron It Out!: $200 Question
The oxygen-carrying protein which transports and stores oxygen within the muscles is called ________.
cytochrome
free radical
hemoglobin
myoglobin
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15. Iron It Out!: $200 Answer
The oxygen-carrying protein which transports and stores oxygen within the muscles is called ________.
cytochrome
free radical
hemoglobin
myoglobin
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16. Iron It Out!: $300 Question
________ is the electron carrier within the metabolic pathways that produces energy from carbohydrates, fats, and protein.
Cytochrome
Free radical
Hemoglobin
Myoglobin
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17. Iron It Out!: $300 Answer
________ is the electron carrier within the metabolic pathways that produces energy from carbohydrates, fats, and protein.
Cytochrome
Free radical
Hemoglobin
Myoglobin
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18. Excess iron can also act as a/an ________. antioxidant prooxidant
Iron It Out!: $400 Question
Excess iron can also act as a/an ________.
antioxidant
prooxidant
enzyme
free radical
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19. Excess iron can also act as a/an ________. antioxidant prooxidant
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Excess iron can also act as a/an ________.
antioxidant
prooxidant
enzyme
free radical
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20. Iron It Out!: $500 Question
Which of the following foods would be most likely to interfere with iron absorption?
orange
tomato
beans
beef
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21. Iron It Out!: $500 Answer
Which of the following foods would be most likely to interfere with iron absorption?
orange
tomato
beans
beef
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22. M Is For Minerals: $100 Question
Excessive zinc supplementation can interfere with the absorption of ________.
magnesium
copper
vitamin C
sulfur
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23. M Is For Minerals: $100 Answer
Excessive zinc supplementation can interfere with the absorption of ________.
magnesium
copper
vitamin C
sulfur
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24. M Is For Minerals: $200 Question
One of the primary functions of zinc is to ________.
form collagen for strengthening bones
promote blood transport of intermediates
function as a cofactor in the superoxide dismutase system
maintain the integrity of proteins and assist in gene expression
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25. M Is For Minerals: $200 Answer
One of the primary functions of zinc is to ________.
form collagen for strengthening bones
promote blood transport of intermediates
function as a cofactor in the superoxide dismutase system
maintain the integrity of proteins and assist in gene expression
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26. M Is For Minerals: $300 Question
One of the major roles of copper is to ________.
form collagen for strengthening the bone matrix
make blood transport intermediates
function as a cofactor in the superoxide dismutase system
assist the liver with detoxification functions
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27. M Is For Minerals: $300 Answer
One of the major roles of copper is to ________.
form collagen for strengthening the bone matrix
make blood transport intermediates
function as a cofactor in the superoxide dismutase system
assist the liver with detoxification functions
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28. M Is For Minerals: $400 Question
High zinc intake can reduce ________ absorption.
vitamin B6
folate
copper
vitamin B12
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29. M Is For Minerals: $400 Answer
High zinc intake can reduce ________ absorption.
vitamin B6
folate
copper
vitamin B12
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30. M Is For Minerals: $500 Question
In contrast to iron and calcium, zinc has ________.
no storage sites within the body
just one function
no relationship to enzymes
no significant role in health
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31. M Is For Minerals: $500 Answer
In contrast to iron and calcium, zinc has ________.
no storage sites within the body
just one function
no relationship to enzymes
no significant role in health
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32. V Is For Vitamins: $100 Question
Blood clotting requires ________.
vitamin B12
vitamin C
vitamin E
vitamin K
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33. V Is For Vitamins: $100 Answer
Blood clotting requires ________.
vitamin B12
vitamin C
vitamin E
vitamin K
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34. V Is For Vitamins: $200 Question
A population group that would be at increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency would be ________.
infants
pregnant and lactating women
strict vegetarians
people who are lactose intolerant
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35. V Is For Vitamins: $200 Answer
A population group that would be at increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency would be ________.
infants
pregnant and lactating women
strict vegetarians
people who are lactose intolerant
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36. V Is For Vitamins: $300 Question
Inadequate intake of folate during early stages of pregnancy can result in ________.
neural tube defects
cystic fibrosis
iron deficiency anemia
Down syndrome
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37. V Is For Vitamins: $300 Answer
Inadequate intake of folate during early stages of pregnancy can result in ________.
neural tube defects
cystic fibrosis
iron deficiency anemia
Down syndrome
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38. V Is For Vitamins: $400 Question
High levels of ________ is associated with cardiovascular disease.
calcium
homocysteine
the intrinsic factor
zinc
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39. V Is For Vitamins: $400 Answer
High levels of ________ is associated with cardiovascular disease.
calcium
homocysteine
the intrinsic factor
zinc
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40. V Is For Vitamins: $500 Question
Specific immune function is directed against recognized ________.
antigens
antibodies
autoimmune cells
natural killer cells
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41. V Is For Vitamins: $500 Answer
Specific immune function is directed against recognized ________.
antigens
antibodies
autoimmune cells
natural killer cells
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42. Food For Thought: $100 Question
The most common nutrient deficiency in the world is ________ deficiency.
iron
calcium
protein
vitamin C
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43. Food For Thought: $100 Answer
The most common nutrient deficiency in the world is ________ deficiency.
iron
calcium
protein
vitamin C
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44. Food For Thought: $200 Question
All of the following factors influence the amount of iron the body is able to absorb EXCEPT for ________.
the type of iron (heme or non-heme)
the time of day the food was eaten
other foods and ingredients in the meal
current iron status
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45. Food For Thought: $200 Answer
All of the following factors influence the amount of iron the body is able to absorb EXCEPT for ________.
the type of iron (heme or non-heme)
the time of day the food was eaten
other foods and ingredients in the meal
current iron status
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46. Food For Thought: $300 Question
Non-heme iron found in plant foods is better absorbed in the presence of ________.
beta-carotene
choline
vitamin E
vitamin C
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47. Food For Thought: $300 Answer
Non-heme iron found in plant foods is better absorbed in the presence of ________.
beta-carotene
choline
vitamin E
vitamin C
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48. Food For Thought: $400 Question
Cooking foods ________ can increase the iron content of meals.
with oil
thoroughly
in cast-iron pans
over an open flame
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49. Food For Thought: $400 Answer
Cooking foods ________ can increase the iron content of meals.
with oil
thoroughly
in cast-iron pans
over an open flame
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50. Food For Thought: $500 Question
Even in healthy people, single-nutrient deficiencies can cause ________.
immune function abnormalities
heart disease
anxiety
immunization
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51. Food For Thought: $500 Answer
Even in healthy people, single-nutrient deficiencies can cause ________.
immune function abnormalities
heart disease
anxiety
immunization
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52. Excessive absorption of iron is called ________. erythrocyte hemolysis
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Excessive absorption of iron is called ________.
erythrocyte hemolysis
hemochromatosis
erythropoiesis
scurvy
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53. Excessive absorption of iron is called ________. erythrocyte hemolysis
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Excessive absorption of iron is called ________.
erythrocyte hemolysis
hemochromatosis
erythropoiesis
scurvy
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