Question 1

The substance that serves as a vehicle for fat transport in the bloodstream is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids. 
B)  glycerol. 
C)  lipoproteins. 
D)  amino acids. 
A)  fatty acids. 
B)  glycerol. 
C)  lipoproteins. 
D)  amino acids.

Question 2

Hormones that increase the release of free fatty acids include:

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin and glucagon. 
B)  cortisol and thyroxine. 
C)  somatostatin and gastrin. 
D)  lipoprotein lipase and secretin. 
A)  insulin and glucagon. 
B)  cortisol and thyroxine. 
C)  somatostatin and gastrin. 
D)  lipoprotein lipase and secretin.

Question 3

A hormone that has an anabolic effect is:

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid hormone. 
B)  cortisone. 
C)  gonadotropins. 
D)  epinephrine. 
A)  parathyroid hormone. 
B)  cortisone. 
C)  gonadotropins. 
D)  epinephrine.

Question 4

During the process of deamination, the nitrogen portion of amino acids is converted to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ammonia. 
B)  protein. 
C)  purines. 
D)  glycogen. 
A)  ammonia. 
B)  protein. 
C)  purines. 
D)  glycogen.

Question 5

Gas formation in the colon is the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ingesting refined foods. 
B)  ingesting too much water. 
C)  swallowing air while eating. 
D)  bacterial action on organic compounds. 
A)  ingesting refined foods. 
B)  ingesting too much water. 
C)  swallowing air while eating. 
D)  bacterial action on organic compounds.

Question 6

The component of fat that can be used to make glucose (by gluconeogenesis) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen. 
B)  fatty acids. 
C)  glycerol. 
D)  monoglyceride. 
A)  glycogen. 
B)  fatty acids. 
C)  glycerol. 
D)  monoglyceride.

Question 7

Metabolic and hormonal responses are triggered to restore blood glucose to normal when blood glucose level decreases to:

Accepted Answer

A)  70 mg/dL. 
B)  85 mg/dL. 
C)  90 mg/dL. 
D)  100 mg/dL. 
A)  70 mg/dL. 
B)  85 mg/dL. 
C)  90 mg/dL. 
D)  100 mg/dL.

Question 8

Bacteria found in the colon are important because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  synthesize important vitamins. 
B)  complete the process of absorption. 
C)  synthesize some minerals. 
D)  finish the process of digestion. 
A)  synthesize important vitamins. 
B)  complete the process of absorption. 
C)  synthesize some minerals. 
D)  finish the process of digestion.

Question 9

Synthesis of protein is governed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  deoxyribonucleic acid (DN
A)  in the cell nucleus. 
B)  daily variations in protein intake. 
C)  blood glucose levels. 
D)  metabolism in the liver. 
A)  deoxyribonucleic acid (DN
A)  in the cell nucleus. 
B)  daily variations in protein intake. 
C)  blood glucose levels. 
D)  metabolism in the liver.

Question 10

Feces are composed mainly of bacteria, mucosal cells, mucus, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  bile. 
B)  enzymes. 
C)  fiber. 
D)  chyme. 
A)  bile. 
B)  enzymes. 
C)  fiber. 
D)  chyme.

The substance that serves as a vehicle for fat transport in the bloodstream is:

Hormones that increase the release of free fatty acids include:

A hormone that has an anabolic effect is:

During the process of deamination, the nitrogen portion of amino acids is converted to:

Gas formation in the colon is the result of:

The component of fat that can be used to make glucose (by gluconeogenesis) is:

Metabolic and hormonal responses are triggered to restore blood glucose to normal when blood glucose level decreases to:

Bacteria found in the colon are important because they:

Synthesis of protein is governed by:

Feces are composed mainly of bacteria, mucosal cells, mucus, and:

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Nutrition for Normal Growth and Development

Nutrition for Adults: Early, Middle, and Later Years

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The Complexity of Obesity: Beyond Energy Balance

Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Therapy in Patient Care

Metabolic Stress

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Exam 2: Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

The substance that serves as a vehicle for fat transport in the bloodstream is:

Hormones that increase the release of free fatty acids include:

A hormone that has an anabolic effect is:

During the process of deamination, the nitrogen portion of amino acids is converted to:

Gas formation in the colon is the result of:

The component of fat that can be used to make glucose (by gluconeogenesis) is:

Metabolic and hormonal responses are triggered to restore blood glucose to normal when blood glucose level decreases to:

Bacteria found in the colon are important because they:

Synthesis of protein is governed by:

Feces are composed mainly of bacteria, mucosal cells, mucus, and:

Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Energy Balance

Food Selection and Food Safety

Community Nutrition: Promoting Healthy Eating

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition for Normal Growth and Development

Nutrition for Adults: Early, Middle, and Later Years

Nutrition and Physical Fitness

The Complexity of Obesity: Beyond Energy Balance

Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Therapy in Patient Care

Metabolic Stress

Drug-Nutrient Interactions

Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Diseases of the Heart, Blood Vessels, and Lungs

Diabetes Mellitus

Renal Disease

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Aids

Cancer

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