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Test III Essential minerals from the book
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10/17/2009

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Term
Define Amenorrhea
Definition
Absence of menses
Term
Amorphous
Definition
Having no definite form
Term
Apatite
Definition
Calcium phosphate complex that forms crystalline salts within the matrix of bone and teeth
Term
Bioavailability
Definition
Amount of nutrient available to the body based on its absorption
Term
Compressional forces
Definition
Actions in which the pressure attempts to diminish a structure's volume, which usually increases density
Term
Fluorapatite
Definition
Fluoride containing crystalline substances produced during bone and tooth development; resistant to acid
Term
Fluorosis
Definition
Hypominerlization of enamel
Term
Hydroxyapatite
Definition
Inorganic component of bones and teeth
Term
Hypercalcemia
Definition
Excessive levels of Ca in the blood
Term
Hypocalcemia
Definition
Deficient levels of calcium in the blood
Term
Mineralization
Definition
Deposition of inorganic minerals on an organic matrix
Term

osteoclasts

 

Definition
resorbed bone in microscopic cavites
Term
Osteoids
Definition
Young bone that has not undergone calcification
Term
Osteoporosis
Definition
Age-related disorder characterized by decreased bone mass, causing bones to be more susceptible to fractures
Term
Periodontal disease
Definition
Group of infections and lesions affecting tissues that form the attachment apparatus of a tooth or teeth
Term
Phytochemicals
Definition
Plant chemicals that can stimulate estrogen function
Term
Remodeling
Definition
Resorption and reformation of bone
Term
Rickets
Definition
Condition resulting from vit D deficiency, especially in infancy and childhood, resulting in disturbance of normal bone formation
Term
Tensional forces
Definition
Actions in which the pressure stretches or strains the structure
Term
Tetany
Definition
Neuromuscular disorder of uncontrollable muscular cramps and tremors
Term

Meats are good sources of phosphorus

T/F

Definition

True

 

Because phosphorus is found in nearly all foods containing Calcium and/or protein it is very unlikely that a person would be def in this mineral

Term

The only nutrients essential for strong healthy bones are calcium and phosphorus?

T/F

Definition

False

Adequate amounts of Ca, phosphorus, and vit D intake is important in bone formation and maintenance

Term

Tooth exfoliation may be an oral sign of osteoporosis?

T/F

Definition

T

Loss of Ca in the alveolar bone could contribute to tooth loss 

Term

Systemic fluoride causes changes in tooth morphology that increase caries resistance?

T/F

Definition

True

Fluoride ions can replace hydroxyl ions in the hydroxyapatite crystal lattice.  The fluorapatite is less soluble and makes the tooth more resistant to acid

Term

To obtain adequate calcium, a teenager needs to drink 2 cups of milk a day?

T/F

Definition

False

4 1/2 cups a day

table 8-1 pg 148 and table 8-2 pg 150 

Term

All women should take Ca supplements to prevent osteoporosis?

T/F

Definition
False
Term

Calcium absorption is increased when a sugar is present?

T/F

Definition

True 

Carbs

(ie lactose and glucose)

Term

Caffeine intake might decrease Ca loss? 

T/F

Definition

False

  Caffeine decrease the ability of the body to absorb Ca

Term

All bottled water contains fluoride?

T/F

Definition

False

 

Term
Enternal feedings
Definition
Feeding delivered in a liquid form through a tube for patients unable to ingest nutritients orally
Term
Kayser-fleischer ring
Definition
Greenish yellow pigmented ring encircling the cornea...copper deposits
Term
Keshan disease
Definition
Disease of the heart muscle resulting from the deficiency of selenium found in women and children
Term
Manganese madness
Definition
resemb; severe psychotic and neuromuscular symptoms that resembles parkinsons
Term
Neurotransmitters
Definition
Substances released by the nerve to excite or inhibit further transmission
Term
Osteodystrophy
Definition
Abnormal bone development
Term
Stannous
Definition
Containing tin
Term

Total parenteral nutrition

(TPN)

Definition
Nutrition provided in a special liquid mixture through the vein for pt's that cannot digest/absorb food through the digestive tract
Term

The institute of med (IOM) has established ULs for copper, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum?

 

T/F

Definition

False

Due to the lack of data

Term

Lead in dental enamel can be used to determine environmental exposure to  to lead?

 

T/F

Definition

True

 

Excessive lead exposure can be seen as a pitting in tooth structure. Lead can be incorperated into the skelatal or tooth structure. Milk binds to lead.

Term

Copper is important in the formation of collagen?

 

T/F

Definition

False

 

Copper is essential in RBC formation

Term

Aluminum toxicity causes Alzheimer's disease?

 

T/F

Definition
false
Term

Selenium functions as an antioxidant?

T/F

Definition

True and False 

It works as a cofactor with vit E to be an antioxidant

Term

Refined food are good sources of traces minerals?

T/F

Definition

True

Generally refined food provide higher levels of trace mnerals than unrefined food

Term

Aluminum is cariogenic?

T/F

Definition

True.....

by increasing the effect of fluoride 

Aluminum seems to be harmful in high doses but increase the cariogenic effect of fluoride.

Term

The function of many trace elements present in the enamel and dentin is unknown? 

T/F

Definition
True
Term

Sugar is a good source of chromium?

T/F

Definition

False

Chromium can be found in complex carbs

Term

Selenium supplements are a good way to increase longevity? 

T/F

Definition

False

Although is has been show to have antioxidant abilities

Term
Aldosterone
Definition
Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex to signal the kidney to retain sodium and water, and excrete potassium and hydrogen ions; ultimately causing edema and high blood pressure
Term
Anions
Definition
Ion carrying a neg charge as a result of an acculation of electrons
Term
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Definition
Hormone released by the pituitary gland to act on the kidneys to control urine output
Term
Cations
Definition
ion carrying a positive charge as a result of a deficiency of electrons
Term
Cretinism
Definition
Result of inadequate iodine intake leading to mental deficitent children
Term
Diaphoresis
Definition
Excessive sweating
Term
Essential Hypertension
Definition
High BP with an unknown cause
Term
Extracellular Fluid (ECF)
Definition
Fluid outside the cell
Term
Fluid volume deficit (FVD)
Definition
Equal amount of sodium and water loss in relation to their gains
Term
Fluid volume excess (FVE)
Definition
Equal amount of sodium and water gained in relation to their loss
Term
Goiter
Definition
Chronic enlargement of the  thyroid gland occuring most frequently in areas with low iodine in the soil
Term
Goitrogens
Definition
Naturally occuring substances in foods  that interfere with the synthesis of thyroid hormone production; may cause goiter if concumed in high amounts
Term
Heme iron
Definition
iron provided from animal sources
Term
Hemochromatosis
Definition
Term
Hyperkalemia
Definition
elevated levels of potassium in the blood
Term
Hypernatremia
Definition
Elevated levels of sodium
Term
Hypodipsia
Definition
Diminished thirst
Term
Hyponatremia
Definition
Lowered levels of sodium in the blood
Term
Intracellular Fluid (ICF)
Definition
Fluid inside cells
Term
Longitudinal fissures
Definition
Slits or wrinkles that extend the length of the tongue
Term
Myxedema
Definition
Severe hypothyroidism
Term
Nonheme iron
Definition
Iron provided by plant sources; less efficiently absorbed heme iron
Term
Osmorecptors
Definition
Neurons in the hypothalamus that are stimulated by increased osmolality, enhancing the release of ADH
Term
Peripheral
Definition
Extremities ie legs and arms
Term
Renin
Definition
Enzyme synthesized in the kidney and released in response to low blood pressure
Term
Solutes
Definition
Dissoved substances in fluid
Term
Solvent
Definition
Fluid in which substances are dissolved
Term
Transferrin
Definition
serum protein that transports iron in the blood
Term

Thirst is the primary regulator of fluid intake

 

T/F

Definition
T???
Term

Meats are more than half water 

T/F

Definition

true and false 

45- 65%

Term

Water is the most abundant component in the  body?

T/F

Definition

True

pg199

Term

Heme iron is provided by meat sources and its more readily absorbed than iron from vegetable or grain products?

 

T/F

Definition
True
Term

Normal fluid requirements are eight 8oz cups of water daily?

T/F

Definition

False 

3.7L per day for men

2.7L per day for women

Term

The RDA for sodium is 5000mg per day 

T/F

Definition

FALSE

2000mg or 1tsp salt

Term

Taste alteration is a symptom of zinc deficiency? 

T/F

Definition
True
Term

Potassium is principally found in extracellular fluid? 

T/F

Definition

False

intracellular

Term

Broccoli is a good source of potassium?

T/F

Definition

False

Milk is the #1 source of potassium

Term

Oral pallor is associated with iodine deficiency?

T/F

Definition
False
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