Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
44 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
the control of the amount of water in the intracellular and extracellular is controlled by what?
|
ions, (electrolytes)
|
|
|
what are the functions of water?
|
body temperature regulation
body's chemical reactions removal of waste (via urine) |
|
|
what does the antidiurectic hormone do?
|
forces kidneys to conserve water
|
|
|
a substance that separates into ions in water and in turn are able to conduct electrical current.
|
electrolytes
(ex: sodium, chloride, potassium) |
|
|
the degree of absorption of a nutrient
|
bio-availability
|
|
|
what is the daily value for calcium?
|
1000mg
|
|
|
what are the functions of calcium?
|
blood clotting
muscle contraction nerve impulse transmission bone formation, maintenance |
|
|
what are the functions of sodium (Na+)?
|
retaining/balancing body water
conduction of nerve impulses |
|
|
what is the DV for sodium ?
|
2400 mg
|
|
|
what are the functions of Potassium?
|
fluid balance
lower blood pressure nerve impulse transmission |
|
|
what is the main function of selenium?
|
antioxidant
|
|
|
what is the RDA for selenium?
|
55 micro grams
|
|
|
what are the functions of Iodide?
|
regulates metabolism
|
|
|
what are some sources of Iodide?
|
saltwater fish
sea food iodized salt |
|
|
what is the function of fluoride?
|
prevent dental cavities
|
|
|
function of sulfur?
|
food preservative
|
|
|
what is the function of copper?
|
aids in iron metabolism
|
|
|
what is the DV of Iron?
|
18 mg
|
|
|
what are the functions of Iron?
|
transportation of oxygen into bloodstream
produce red blood cells |
|
|
functions of Zinc?
|
DNA synthesis
growth, protein metabolism immune function |
|
|
a deficiency in Zinc leads to?
|
hair loss
loss of appetite |
|
|
peak bone mass ends at? bone loss begins at?
|
age 20
age 30 |
|
|
decreased bone mass related to a deficiency in calcium is known as?
|
osteoporosis
|
|
|
what is the function of ATP?
|
the main energy currency for cells
|
|
|
a high energy compound that can be used to re-form ATP.
|
phosphocreatine
|
|
|
aerobic glycolysis v anaerobic glycolysis
|
aerobic requires oxygen while anaerobic does not. (break down of glucose to pyruvate).
|
|
|
of the DV 2000 calories, how many are stored in the muscle, and liver?
|
1400 muscle
400 liver |
|
|
the main sites of energy production of a cell are known as?
|
mitochondria
|
|
|
a process in which a high carb intake is consumed for 6 days before an athletic event.
|
carbohydrate loading
|
|
|
aerobic glycolysis v anaerobic glycolysis
|
aerobic requires oxygen while anaerobic does not. (break down of glucose to pyruvate).
|
|
|
of the DV 2000 calories, how many are stored in the muscle, and liver?
|
1400 muscle
400 liver |
|
|
the main sites of energy production of a cell are known as?
|
mitochondria
|
|
|
a process in which a high carb intake is consumed for 6 days before an athletic event.
|
carbohydrate loading
|
|
|
how long should a woman breastfeed at minimum?
|
4-6 months
|
|
|
how many calories are needed to produce breast milk?
|
800 kcal / day
|
|
|
how many calories should a woman eat while breastfeeding?
|
1800 kcal / day
|
|
|
what is a low birth weight?
|
less than 5.5 lbs
|
|
|
what are the iron needs for prego women?
|
27 mg/day
|
|
|
what is the need for prego women in folate?
|
600 prego 400 non
|
|
|
how long is a pregnancy?
|
38 - 42 weeks
|
|
|
the practice of eating nonfood items, such as dirt, clay, paper.
|
pica
|
|
|
fine hair coat around body
|
lanugo
|
|
|
profile of an anorexic
|
responsible, obedient
|
|
|
profile of a bulimic
|
impulsive behavior
|
