Bone-Building Nutrients Quiz

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Which nutrient is a component of mineralized bone, providing structure?

  • Phosphorus (correct)
  • Magnesium
  • Vitamin C
  • Zinc

Which nutrient helps enzymes function properly for optimal bone structure?

  • Calcium
  • Vitamin D
  • Iron (correct)
  • Boron

Which vitamin stimulates bone remodeling?

  • Vitamin K (correct)
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin D

Which nutrients are important for bone health, metabolism, and blood function?

<p>Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and fluoride (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of blood in metabolism?

<p>Blood aids in nutrient transport and communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the human skeleton?

<p>Axial and appendicular skeleton (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone is predominantly composed of crystallized hydroxyapatite?

<p>Cortical bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four steps involved in bone remodeling?

<p>Osteocyte activation, osteoblast-mediated bone resorption, surface preparation, and osteoclast-mediated bone building (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone decreases blood calcium levels?

<p>Calcitonin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for the second hydroxylation of vitamin D?

<p>Kidneys (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PTH stimulate in the kidneys?

<p>Enzymes for hydroxylation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of active vitamin D in the body?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of vitamin D deficiency?

<p>Poor bone mineralization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is sun exposure recommended for adequate vitamin D synthesis?

<p>Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which food sources contain vitamin D?

<p>Cod liver oil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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