Major Minerals
Major minerals quiz
- 1.
Functions: Mineralization of bones and teeth, muscle contraction and relaxation, nerve function and blood clotting.
- A.
Calcium
- B.
Magnesium
- C.
Phosphorus
- D.
Potassium
Correct Answer
A. Calcium -
- 2.
Deficiency of what mineral causes: stunted growth and weak bones in kids and bone loss in adults (Osteoporosis)?
- A.
Phosphorus
- B.
Calcium
- C.
Sulfate
- D.
Chloride
Correct Answer
B. Calcium -
- 3.
Toxicity of what mineral causes: Constipation, interference with absorption of other minerals and increased risk of kidney stone formation?
- A.
Magnesium
- B.
Phosphorus
- C.
Calcium
- D.
Sulfate
Correct Answer
C. Calcium -
- 4.
Milk/milk products, oysters, small fish, leafy greens, broccoli, legumes and some tofu are good sources of what?
- A.
Sulfate
- B.
Calcium
- C.
Phosphorus
- D.
Magnesium
Correct Answer
B. Calcium -
- 5.
Functions: Mineralization of bones and teeth, part of phospholipids, important in genetic material, energy metabolism and buffering systems.
- A.
Chloride
- B.
Sodium
- C.
Calcium
- D.
Phosphorus
Correct Answer
D. Phosphorus -
- 6.
Muscle weakness and bone pain are caused by a deficiency of:
- A.
Sulfate
- B.
Phosphorus
- C.
Sodium
- D.
Magnesium
Correct Answer
B. Phosphorus -
- 7.
Toxicity of what mineral causes calcification of soft tissues, particularly kidneys?
- A.
Calcium
- B.
Sulfate
- C.
Phosphorus
- D.
Chloride
Correct Answer
C. Phosphorus -
- 8.
Foods from animal sources and some legumes are good sources for what mineral?
- A.
Phosphorus
- B.
Calcium
- C.
Magnesium
- D.
Sodium
Correct Answer
A. Phosphorus -
- 9.
Functions: bone mineralization, protein synthesis, enzyme action, muscle contraction, nerve function, tooth maintenance and immune function.
- A.
Phosphorus
- B.
Magnesium
- C.
Calcium
- D.
Sulfate
Correct Answer
B. Magnesium -
- 10.
A deficiency of this mineral causes: weakness and confusion. In extreme conditions it causes uncontrollable muscle contractions, hallucinations and difficultly swallowing. In children it causes growth failure.
- A.
Magnesium
- B.
Sulfate
- C.
Chloride
- D.
Calcium
Correct Answer
A. Magnesium -
- 11.
Diarrhea, pH imbalance and dehydration are caused by toxicity of what mineral?
- A.
Chloride
- B.
Sodium
- C.
Sulfate
- D.
Magnesium
Correct Answer
D. Magnesium -
- 12.
Nuts, legumes, whole grains, dark green veggies, seafoods, chocolate and cocoa are a good source of what mineral?
- A.
Chloride
- B.
Calcium
- C.
Magnesium
- D.
Potassium
Correct Answer
C. Magnesium -
- 13.
Functions: maintain normal fluid balance and acid-base balance in body and critical to nerve impulse transmission.
- A.
Potassium
- B.
Chloride
- C.
Sodium
- D.
Sulfate
Correct Answer
C. Sodium -
- 14.
A deficiency of what mineral causes: muscle cramps, mental apathy and loss of appetite?
- A.
Sodium
- B.
Chloride
- C.
Calcium
- D.
Potassium
Correct Answer
A. Sodium -
- 15.
Toxicity of what mineral causes hypertension?
- A.
Potassium
- B.
Phosphorus
- C.
Calcium
- D.
Sodium
Correct Answer
D. Sodium -
- 16.
Salt, soy sauce, seasoning mixes, processed foods, condiments and fast foods are good sources of what mineral?
- A.
Magnesium
- B.
Sodium
- C.
Potassium
- D.
Sulfate
Correct Answer
B. Sodium -
- 17.
Functions: Maintain normal fluid and electrolyte balance, facilitates chemical reactions, assists in nerve functioning and muscle contractions.
- A.
Sodium
- B.
Sulfate
- C.
Potassium
- D.
Calcium
Correct Answer
C. Potassium -
- 18.
Muscle weakness, paralysis and confusion is caused by what mineral deficiency?
- A.
Potassium
- B.
Sodium
- C.
Magnesium
- D.
Phosphorus
Correct Answer
A. Potassium -
- 19.
Toxicity of what mineral causes: muscle weakness, vomiting, and when injected in adults and supplemented in infants can stop the heart?
- A.
Sodium
- B.
Potassium
- C.
Sulfate
- D.
Chloride
Correct Answer
B. Potassium -
- 20.
Meats, milk, fruits, veggies, grains and legumes (all whole foods) are a good source of what mineral?
- A.
Sodium
- B.
Magnesium
- C.
Calcium
- D.
Potassium
Correct Answer
D. Potassium -
- 21.
Functions: part of the hydrochloric acid found in stomach which is necessary for proper digestion and helps maintain normal fluid and electrolyte balance.
- A.
Chloride
- B.
Sodium
- C.
Calcium
- D.
Phosphorus
Correct Answer
A. Chloride -
- 22.
This mineral is normally not toxic (the gas form is a poison but evaporates from water) but it can cause vomiting.
- A.
Calcium
- B.
Sulfate
- C.
Chloride
- D.
Sodium
Correct Answer
C. Chloride -
- 23.
Salt, soy sauce, with moderate quantities in whole, unprocessed foods, and with large amounts in processed foods are good sources of what mineral?
- A.
Potassium
- B.
Chloride
- C.
Sulfate
- D.
Phosphorus
Correct Answer
B. Chloride -
- 24.
Functions: a contributor of sulfur to many important compounds, such as certain amino acids, antioxidants, and the vitamins biotin and thiamin. It also stabilizes protein shape by forming sulfur-sulfur bridges.
- A.
Chloride
- B.
Sulfate
- C.
Sodium
- D.
Magnesium
Correct Answer
B. Sulfate -
- 25.
Toxicity of this mineral would only occur if certain amino acids were eaten in excess; this (in animals) depresses growth.
- A.
Sulfate
- B.
Sodium
- C.
Magnesium
- D.
Phosphorus
Correct Answer
A. Sulfate -
- 26.
All protein containing foods are a good source of what mineral?
- A.
Magnesium
- B.
Phosphorus
- C.
Sodium
- D.
Sulfate
Correct Answer
D. Sulfate -
- 27.
Which mineral is the main positively charged ion outside the body's cell?
- A.
Sulfate
- B.
Chloride
- C.
Magnesium
- D.
Sodium
Correct Answer
D. Sodium -
- 28.
What mineral is the major positive ion inside cells?
- A.
Sulfate
- B.
Potassium
- C.
Calcium
- D.
Sodium
Correct Answer
B. Potassium -
- 29.
What mineral is the body's major negative ion?
- A.
Chloride
- B.
Phosphorus
- C.
Sulfate
- D.
Sodium
Correct Answer
A. Chloride -
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