Which mineral is a major component of extracellular fluid and an important regulator of fluid balance?
a. fluoride
b. vitamin D
c. sodium
d. iron
e. calcium
c
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Identify the function of choline during pregnancy.
A. It reduces inflammation, dilates blood vessels, and reduces blood clotting. B. It is required by the mother and fetus for thyroid function and fetal brain development. C. It can be converted to betaine that can serve as a source of methyl groups used to regulate gene function and neural-tube and brain development. D. It supports fetal growth, the addition of calcium to bone, and tooth and enamel formation. E. It is primarily required for fetal skeletal mineralization and maintenance of maternal bone health.
Which of the following is not a function of thiamine's coenzyme form?
a. It is required for your body to make ATP. b. It is required for the activation of the enzyme needed to convert pyruvate to acetyl-CoA. c. It is a required component in the citric acid cycle. d. It is part of an enzyme that allows fatty acids to enter the citric acid cycle.
It is recommended that endurance athletes consume 30-60 g of carbohydrate per hour during exercise
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Pathophysiological factors related to diabetes include all of the following except:
a. cells do not respond to insulin. b. the pancreas may not produce insulin at all. c. beta cells do not secrete adequate levels of insulin. d. symptoms correlate with the degree of hyperglycemia.