Question 1

When does bone growth and modeling start?

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A)  during fetal development
B)  at birth
C)  during infancy
D)  during childhoodE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Peripheral dual energy x-ray absorptiometry calculates bone density by scanning all the bones in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Insufficient vitamin D during childhood is associated with:

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A)  rickets.
B)  osteomalacia.
C)  osteoporosis.
D)  hypocalcemia.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

A recent meta-analysis of studies evaluating Vitamin K's role in maintaining bone health has shown that vitamin K:

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A)  is only involved in bone remodeling.
B)  plays no role in bone metabolism.
C)  is the primary determinant of bone density.
D)  has a modest impact on bone density.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Assuming equal serving sizes,which of the following foods would be the poorest source of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  skim milk
B)  whole milk
C)  cheddar cheese
D)  cottage cheeseE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Cortical bone has a faster turnover rate than trabecular bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Vitamin D acts as a hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

The quick,portable procedure that calculates bone density by using sound waves to scan the heel,shin,and kneecap is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.
B)  single energy X-ray absorptiometry.
C)  quantitative ultrasound technique.
D)  peripheral ultrasound technique.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which individual is at the LEAST risk for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  thin,elderly male
B)  male weight lifter in his 20s
C)  petite Asian female
D)  thin Caucasian female in her 40sE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Skin absorbs vitamin D directly from the sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Females reach their full adult height later than males do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The size and shape of bones do not change significantly after puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is MOST likely to occur if you were to consume too much calcium via the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  You would experience hypercalcemia.
B)  You would begin to produce kidney stones.
C)  Your gastrointestinal tract would limit the absorption of other minerals.
D)  Calcium deposits would accumulate in the soft tissues of the body.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Newborn infants receive a single injection of vitamin K at birth due to the fact that:

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A)  newborns do not have enough bacteria in their small intestine to make vitamin K.
B)  breast milk is a poor source of vitamin K.
C)  the trauma of labor and delivery depletes the newborn's vitamin K stores.
D)  newborns cannot absorb any of the vitamin K from breast milk or formula.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) A

Question 15

The majority of our body's fluoride is stored in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  liver.
B)  adipose tissue.
C)  teeth and bones.
D)  interstitial fluid.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Across the life span,vitamin D needs are the lowest for those over the age of 70.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most of the body's phosphorus is stored in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the liver.
B)  adipose tissue.
C)  the bones.
D)  the kidneys.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measures bone density in a person's:

Accepted Answer

A)  lower limbs.
B)  hands.
C)  hips.
D)  whole body.E) None of the above
F) All of the above D

Question 19

In addition to proper growth and development,bone remodeling is critical in maintaining:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood glucose levels.
B)  blood calcium levels.
C)  blood coagulation.
D)  vitamin D production.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The two-step process in which bone tissue is recycled is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  bone growth.
B)  bone modeling.
C)  bone remodeling.
D)  bone regeneration.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 15: Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

When does bone growth and modeling start?

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Peripheral dual energy x-ray absorptiometry calculates bone density by scanning all the bones in the body.

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Insufficient vitamin D during childhood is associated with:

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A recent meta-analysis of studies evaluating Vitamin K's role in maintaining bone health has shown that vitamin K:

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Assuming equal serving sizes,which of the following foods would be the poorest source of calcium?

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Cortical bone has a faster turnover rate than trabecular bone.

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Vitamin D acts as a hormone.

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The quick,portable procedure that calculates bone density by using sound waves to scan the heel,shin,and kneecap is known as:

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Which individual is at the LEAST risk for osteoporosis?

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Skin absorbs vitamin D directly from the sun.

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Females reach their full adult height later than males do.

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The size and shape of bones do not change significantly after puberty.

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Which of the following is MOST likely to occur if you were to consume too much calcium via the diet?

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Newborn infants receive a single injection of vitamin K at birth due to the fact that:

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The majority of our body's fluoride is stored in the:

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Across the life span,vitamin D needs are the lowest for those over the age of 70.

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Most of the body's phosphorus is stored in:

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Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measures bone density in a person's:

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In addition to proper growth and development,bone remodeling is critical in maintaining:

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The two-step process in which bone tissue is recycled is called:

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