Drinking too much water can result in dilution of sodium in the blood, a condition known as ________.

A. ADH syndrome
B. hypernatremia
C. hyponatremia
D. hyperkalemia


Answer: C

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

Products that claim to be “reduced calorie” must have a minimum of ________ fewer calories than the comparison item

a. 10% b. 15% c. 25% d. 35% e. 50%

Nutritional Science

Calcitonin ________.

A. signals osteoblasts to remove excess calcium from blood B. enables glucose to enter cells C. enhances bone tissue loss D. increases the body's rate of potassium excretion

Nutritional Science

Dietary fat is the preferred fuel source for the human body.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Nutritional Science

How is vitamin B6 important in the metabolism of amino acids?

A) It plays a critical role in transamination. B) Deamination cannot occur without it. C) It creates high levels of the amino acid homocysteine. D) It breaks down amino acids to nitrogen.

Nutritional Science