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What is a primary function of water in the body?
What is a primary function of water in the body?
Which mineral is commonly associated with table salt?
Which mineral is commonly associated with table salt?
What is a potential consequence of mineral deficiency?
What is a potential consequence of mineral deficiency?
How does the body regulate water balance?
How does the body regulate water balance?
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Which mineral is important for nerve function and muscle contractions?
Which mineral is important for nerve function and muscle contractions?
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What are major food sources of calcium?
What are major food sources of calcium?
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What can happen if there is an excess of a certain mineral in the body?
What can happen if there is an excess of a certain mineral in the body?
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What role does magnesium play in the body?
What role does magnesium play in the body?
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What is the most essential nutrient?
What is the most essential nutrient?
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Which mineral is mainly found in extracellular fluid?
Which mineral is mainly found in extracellular fluid?
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What is the main mineral found in intracellular fluid?
What is the main mineral found in intracellular fluid?
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What process allows movement of water for equalization of solute concentrations?
What process allows movement of water for equalization of solute concentrations?
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How much water intake is recommended per day for men?
How much water intake is recommended per day for men?
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Which group of individuals has increased water needs according to the text?
Which group of individuals has increased water needs according to the text?
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Which dissolved electrolyte is mainly found inside cells?
Which dissolved electrolyte is mainly found inside cells?
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What is the primary role of major minerals in health and disease?
What is the primary role of major minerals in health and disease?
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What is the term used to describe inorganic elemental atoms or ions that are not destroyed by heat, light, acidity, or alkalinity?
What is the term used to describe inorganic elemental atoms or ions that are not destroyed by heat, light, acidity, or alkalinity?
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Which type of mineral is needed in quantities less than 100 mg per day?
Which type of mineral is needed in quantities less than 100 mg per day?
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What can happen if an individual consumes excessive amounts of major minerals?
What can happen if an individual consumes excessive amounts of major minerals?
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Which of the following is a potential risk associated with overconsumption of water?
Which of the following is a potential risk associated with overconsumption of water?
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What health issue did a 4-year-old child almost experience after accidentally swallowing pool water?
What health issue did a 4-year-old child almost experience after accidentally swallowing pool water?
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Which type of food should individuals focus on to ensure adequate intake of vitamins and minerals?
Which type of food should individuals focus on to ensure adequate intake of vitamins and minerals?
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What can happen if an individual consumes foods low in major minerals?
What can happen if an individual consumes foods low in major minerals?
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What is the primary treatment for dehydration?
What is the primary treatment for dehydration?
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Which early signs indicate dehydration according to the text?
Which early signs indicate dehydration according to the text?
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What can water loss of 20% lead to?
What can water loss of 20% lead to?
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What is one symptom of water intoxication (overhydration) mentioned in the text?
What is one symptom of water intoxication (overhydration) mentioned in the text?
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Which disorder is associated with untreated glandular disorders and mental disorders that can contribute to water intoxication?
Which disorder is associated with untreated glandular disorders and mental disorders that can contribute to water intoxication?
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Where is most water reabsorbed in the gastrointestinal tract according to the text?
Where is most water reabsorbed in the gastrointestinal tract according to the text?
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What health complications are mentioned as associated with chronic dehydration?
What health complications are mentioned as associated with chronic dehydration?
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What is continuously evaporated from the lungs and skin?
What is continuously evaporated from the lungs and skin?
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Which hormone regulates urine concentration and volume?
Which hormone regulates urine concentration and volume?
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What does ADH stand for in the context of fluid excretion regulation?
What does ADH stand for in the context of fluid excretion regulation?
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Which enzyme is part of the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS)?
Which enzyme is part of the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS)?
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What is a major stimulus for thirst according to the text?
What is a major stimulus for thirst according to the text?
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Which substance inhibits the production of ADH?
Which substance inhibits the production of ADH?
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Dryness of which body part can stimulate thirst?
Dryness of which body part can stimulate thirst?
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