Classic Classic Quiz Potassium by A1ys0n43 A1ys0n43 218 played - 11 yrs ago Potassium quiz for Nutrition QUIZ 12 QUESTIONS hard 1 What is the letter on the periodic table for Potassium? PPoK 2 Potassium ions are..... ? Used strictly to provide energryNecessary for the function of all living cellsHelpers in sleep aid 3 Potassium ion diffusion is the key mechanism in. . ? Nerve transmissionBladder controlWeight loss 4 What were potassium salts originally used in? Making breadFertilizersDetergents 5 Potassium metal was derived from potash by. . ? ElectrolysisCarbon reductionReduction by reactive metal 6 How many mg of potassium do adults need a day? 1000mg300mg4700mg 7 Potassium maintains blood pressure by... ? Reducing blood clottingEfficient opening of blood vesselsBoth of the above 8 What is potassium's partner in maintaining balance? SodiumCarbonWater 9 What does potassium help reduce? BlindnessKidney stonesHearing loss 10 What makes the potassium content go down? Cooking foods with potassium in themEating raw foodsMixing foods 11 Potassium has a ____ solubility in water. Zero percentLowHigh 12 What are the best dietary sources for potassium? Meat/poultryFresh fruits/veggiesDairy A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires