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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Osmosis is the | passage of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane. |
| Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction? | calcium |
| Bottled water is not necessarily better than tap water because | All of the above. |
| The prevalence of _____ tends to be higher in populations that consume diets rich in sodium. | hypertension |
| The body constantly loses water through the skin as a result of _____ perspiration. | insensible |
| Minerals are divided into two categories. Name the categories: | trace and major |
| Which of the following statements is true? | insensible water is secreted by sweat glands in the skin. |
| About _____ % of an average healthy young man's body weight is water. | 60 |
| Maria has hemochromatosis. Which of the following supplements should he avoid taking? | iron |
| Which of the following nutrients is a major mineral? | potassium |