Calcium Disorders and Recommended Dietary Allowance Quiz
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What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of calcium per day for adults?

  • 500 mg/day
  • 1200 mg/day
  • 800 mg/day (correct)
  • 1000 mg/day

    • Which factor stimulates the absorption of calcium from the intestine by inducing the synthesis of calcium binding protein?

  • Acidic pH
  • Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
  • Lactose
  • Vitamin D (correct)

    • What stimulates calcium absorption indirectly via activating vitamin D?

  • Parathyroid hormone (PTH) (correct)
  • Lactose
  • Acidic pH
  • Vitamin D

    • Which type of diet favors the absorption of calcium?

    <p>High protein diet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is known to increase the absorption of calcium by forming soluble complexes with the calcium ion?

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

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