Question 1

According to the MyPlate system, bread, cereals, rice, and pasta should make up a little more than half of an individual's diet.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A deficiency in vitamin ________ may result in night blindness as well as dry, flaky skin.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B12
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Calcium, chloride, and potassium are all examples of ________ minerals.

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A)   major
B)   trace
C)   fat-soluble
D)   nonessentialE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

In response to the increased availability of nutrients during the absorptive state, liver and muscle

Accepted Answer

A)   increase glycogenesis.
B)   increase gluconeogenesis.
C)   decrease amino acid uptake.
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

For a protein to be complete, it must contain twenty-six different types of amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The liver absorbs bilirubin and eliminates it as part of bile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The body is able to produce and recycle vitamin A (retinol) as needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What effect does glucagon have on protein metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)   It directly stimulates catabolism of proteins.
B)   It stimulates the buildup of proteins from amino acids.
C)   It increases absorption of amino acids in the intestine.
D)   It has no effect on body proteins.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Since beans contain the essential amino acid methionine, beans are considered complete protein sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Metabolic rate can be measured with a respirometer that measures

Accepted Answer

A)   water content of the breath in order to directly measure the products of cellular respiration.
B)   water content of the breath in order to indirectly measure the products of cellular respiration.
C)   temperature of the expired air in order to measure the rate of the sum of all reactions within the body.
D)   oxygen consumption in order to indirectly measure heat production and energy expenditure.
E)   temperatures of carbon dioxide and oxygen to determine how much the body warmed the respiratory gas.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Incomplete proteins contain all essential amino acids, but none of the others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Tea can serve as a source of manganese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To maintain homeostasis, the hormone that is secreted during the postabsorptive state causes

Accepted Answer

A)   a decrease in the level of fatty acids in the blood.
B)   an increase in protein synthesis in tissue cells.
C)   formation of triglycerides from fatty acids.
D)   an increase in the level of blood sugar.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Citrus fruit is a good source of fat-soluble vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are

Accepted Answer

A)   fat-soluble.
B)   water-soluble.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 16

Because lipids are nonpolar, they must be wrapped by other molecules to be transported through the blood. This combined molecule is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because lipids are nonpolar, they must be...

Question 17

How do low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)  move into cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   LDLs diffuse through channels in the membrane.
B)   LDLs are engulfed through receptor-mediated endocytosis.
C)   LDLs diffuse through the phospholipid bilayer.
D)   LDLs are transported through a pump that is also an ATPase.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The absorptive state occurs

Accepted Answer

A)   about 12 hours after a meal, when you are sleeping.
B)   from when you are eating until about 4 hours after the meal.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 19

Which type of vitamins will be absorbed from the intestine into lacteals (lymphatic capillaries) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fat-soluble
B)   Water-solubleC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 20

Inorganic ions such as sodium and potassium are

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamins.
B)   essential amino acids.
C)   minerals.
D)   trace carbohydrates.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 27: Nutrition and Metabolism

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are

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According to the MyPlate system, bread, cereals, rice, and pasta should make up a little more than half of an individual's diet.

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Incomplete proteins contain all essential amino acids, but none of the others.

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Inorganic ions such as sodium and potassium are

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The absorptive state occurs

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In response to the increased availability of nutrients during the absorptive state, liver and muscle

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What effect does glucagon have on protein metabolism?

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The body is able to produce and recycle vitamin A (retinol) as needed.

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How do low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) move into cells?

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Which type of vitamins will be absorbed from the intestine into lacteals (lymphatic capillaries) ?

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To maintain homeostasis, the hormone that is secreted during the postabsorptive state causes

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For a protein to be complete, it must contain twenty-six different types of amino acids.

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Since beans contain the essential amino acid methionine, beans are considered complete protein sources.

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Metabolic rate can be measured with a respirometer that measures

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A deficiency in vitamin ________ may result in night blindness as well as dry, flaky skin.

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The liver absorbs bilirubin and eliminates it as part of bile.

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Calcium, chloride, and potassium are all examples of ________ minerals.

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Citrus fruit is a good source of fat-soluble vitamins.

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Because lipids are nonpolar, they must be wrapped by other molecules to be transported through the blood. This combined molecule is known as a ________.

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Tea can serve as a source of manganese.

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