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What is a characteristic of calcium in terms of absorption and transportation?
What is a characteristic of calcium in terms of absorption and transportation?
- It is only absorbed in the liver
- It is a water-soluble vitamin
- It requires a carrier to be absorbed and transported (correct)
- It can be absorbed and transported without a carrier
What is a similarity between calcium and fat-soluble vitamins?
What is a similarity between calcium and fat-soluble vitamins?
- They are both water-soluble
- They are only found in plant-based foods
- They must have a carrier to be absorbed and transported (correct)
- They do not require a carrier for absorption
What is necessary for calcium to be absorbed and transported in the blood?
What is necessary for calcium to be absorbed and transported in the blood?
- A fat-soluble vitamin
- A water-soluble vitamin
- A carrier (correct)
- A hormone
Why do calcium and fat-soluble vitamins require a carrier?
Why do calcium and fat-soluble vitamins require a carrier?
What is the role of a carrier in the absorption and transportation of calcium?
What is the role of a carrier in the absorption and transportation of calcium?
What form of iron needs to be converted for absorption?
What form of iron needs to be converted for absorption?
Which beverages may interfere with the absorption of some minerals?
Which beverages may interfere with the absorption of some minerals?
During which periods are certain minerals absorbed at a higher rate?
During which periods are certain minerals absorbed at a higher rate?
What happens to excess potassium in the body?
What happens to excess potassium in the body?
Why is calcium absorbed more efficiently during certain periods?
Why is calcium absorbed more efficiently during certain periods?
What is the effect of polyphenols in tea on mineral absorption?
What is the effect of polyphenols in tea on mineral absorption?
Which mineral is similar to water-soluble vitamins in terms of absorption and excretion?
Which mineral is similar to water-soluble vitamins in terms of absorption and excretion?
What is the effect of certain foods on mineral absorption?
What is the effect of certain foods on mineral absorption?
