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What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the body?
What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the body?
- To maintain adequate blood calcium levels (correct)
- To promote calcium excretion in the kidneys
- To regulate vitamin D levels
- To reduce calcium absorption in the small intestine
When blood calcium levels are high, which hormone is released to counteract the effects of PTH?
When blood calcium levels are high, which hormone is released to counteract the effects of PTH?
- Osteocalcin
- Vitamin D
- Calcitonin (correct)
- Parathyroid hormone
What is the consequence of high blood calcium levels?
What is the consequence of high blood calcium levels?
- Hardening and damaging of tissues (correct)
- Reduced osteoclast activity in bones
- Increased calcium absorption in the small intestine
- Increased calcium excretion in the kidneys
What is the primary mechanism by which PTH promotes calcium release from bones?
What is the primary mechanism by which PTH promotes calcium release from bones?
What is the main dietary source of calcium?
What is the main dietary source of calcium?
What is the outcome of low blood calcium levels?
What is the outcome of low blood calcium levels?
What is the term for sodium deficiency?
What is the term for sodium deficiency?
What is a common symptom of mild hyponatremia?
What is a common symptom of mild hyponatremia?
What is a common cause of high blood sodium?
What is a common cause of high blood sodium?
What is a potential long-term effect of consuming high levels of sodium?
What is a potential long-term effect of consuming high levels of sodium?
What is the ideal blood pressure according to the text?
What is the ideal blood pressure according to the text?
Why is it important to maintain a certain level of blood pressure?
Why is it important to maintain a certain level of blood pressure?
What is the primary source of sodium in US adults?
What is the primary source of sodium in US adults?
What is the effect of oxalate on calcium absorbability?
What is the effect of oxalate on calcium absorbability?
What is the primary benefit of the DASH diet?
What is the primary benefit of the DASH diet?
What is the primary factor affecting iron bioavailability?
What is the primary factor affecting iron bioavailability?
What is the primary benefit of water fluoridation?
What is the primary benefit of water fluoridation?
What is the primary function of the Institute of Medicine's Dietary Reference Intakes?
What is the primary function of the Institute of Medicine's Dietary Reference Intakes?
Which of the following statements accurately describes minerals?
Which of the following statements accurately describes minerals?
What characterizes major minerals in terms of dietary requirements?
What characterizes major minerals in terms of dietary requirements?
Why are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen called basic organic elements?
Why are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen called basic organic elements?
Which term is synonymous with minor minerals in the context of dietary requirements?
Which term is synonymous with minor minerals in the context of dietary requirements?
How are minerals different from the basic organic elements like carbon and oxygen?
How are minerals different from the basic organic elements like carbon and oxygen?
Which of the following is true regarding the human body's need for a variety of minerals?
Which of the following is true regarding the human body's need for a variety of minerals?
What are some potential consequences of congenital iodine deficiency in a child?
What are some potential consequences of congenital iodine deficiency in a child?
Which neurological issue can arise in a child due to congenital iodine deficiency?
Which neurological issue can arise in a child due to congenital iodine deficiency?
What can iodine excess lead to in terms of thyroid health?
What can iodine excess lead to in terms of thyroid health?
What is a potential symptom of iodine poisoning?
What is a potential symptom of iodine poisoning?
What is the recommended supplementation for pregnant women to promote healthy fetal development?
What is the recommended supplementation for pregnant women to promote healthy fetal development?
What is the main role of selenium in the body?
What is the main role of selenium in the body?
