Question 1

Match the vitamin with its function in the body.
-vitamin K

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A)  required for the synthesis of clotting factors (prothrombin) 
B)  is a component of the coenzyme FAD
C)  promotes calcium and phosphorus use
D)  involved in amino acid metabolism
E)  a primary constituent of coenzyme AF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Fatty acids are catabolized in a process called

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A)  glycolysis.
B)  lipogenesis.
C)  beta oxidation.
D)  gluconeogenesis.
E)  ketogenesis.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

In the process called __________,glucose is broken down to two pyruvic acid molecules.

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The answer of In the process called __________,glucose is broken...

Question 4

The formation of triglycerides is called

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A)  glycogenesis.
B)  lipogenesis.
C)  gluconeogenesis.
D)  ketogenesis.
E)  beta-oxidation.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The process that uses amino acids and glycerol to form glucose is

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A)  ketogenesis.
B)  glycogenesis.
C)  lipogenesis.
D)  gluconeogenesis.
E)  glycolysis.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Vitamin E and vitamin C

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A)  both release free radicals.
B)  are needed in RBC production.
C)  are both antioxidants.
D)  are formed from provitamins.
E)  are required for blood clotting.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following minerals is important in acid-base balance?

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A)  calcium
B)  chlorine
C)  iron
D)  manganese
E)  sodiumF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Match the vitamin with its associated disease.
-vitamin C

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A)  scurvy
B)  night blindness
C)  beriberi
D)  pellagra
E)  pernicious anemiaF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.
-primary energy source

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A)  carbohydrates
B)  lipids
C)  proteins
D)  nucleic acidsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by

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A)  acting as buffers.
B)  releasing nitrogen.
C)  transporting iron.
D)  binding sodium ions.
E)  removing carbon dioxide from the blood.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

When glucose is metabolized in the absence of oxygen,one of the end products is

Accepted Answer

A)  pyruvic acid.
B)  ketone bodies.
C)  lactic acid.
D)  citric acid.
E)  nitric acid.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Eicosanoids are involved in

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A)  inflammation.
B)  blood clotting.
C)  tissue repair.
D)  smooth muscle contraction.
E)  All of these choices are correct.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Essential nutrients

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A)  are important in the diet but not necessary for life.
B)  are the only nutrients required by the body.
C)  cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body.
D)  are needed to make food taste good.
E)  are manufactured by the body.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Functions of proteins include

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A)  providing structural strength in connective tissue.
B)  serving as a part of the cholesterol molecule.
C)  serving as the primary energy source of cells.
D)  transport of nitrogen gas in the blood.
E)  padding and insulation.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

A molecule that moves electrons from the citric acid cycle to the electron transport chain is

Accepted Answer

A)  pyruvic acid.
B)  CO2.
C)  ADP.
D)  NADH.
E)  H2O.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following events would occur when the environmental temperature is considerably lower than body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  sweating
B)  vasoconstriction of the blood vessels of the skin
C)  increased heat loss through the skin
D)  decreased muscular activity to maintain heat
E)  vasodilation of the blood vessels of the skinF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The absorptive state

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A)  occurs immediately to about 4 hours after meals.
B)  is when glycogenolysis usually occurs.
C)  has gluconeogenesis as one of its main events.
D)  occurs in the large intestine.
E)  occurs just before breakfast.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

What amino acid is usually formed from the transamination of another amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  serine
B)  glycine
C)  aspartic acid
D)  glutamic acidE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.
-functional component of plasma membrane

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates
B)  lipids
C)  proteins
D)  nucleic acidsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

If your daily diet is deficient in carbohydrates,the result might be

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity.
B)  increased subcutaneous fat.
C)  decrease of muscle mass.
D)  constipation.
E)  sensation of thirst.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Exam 25: Nutrition,metabolism,and Temperature Regulation

Which of the following events would occur when the environmental temperature is considerably lower than body temperature?

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Vitamin E and vitamin C

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Match the vitamin with its associated disease. -vitamin C

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Functions of proteins include

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Match the vitamin with its function in the body. -vitamin K

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The absorptive state

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The process that uses amino acids and glycerol to form glucose is

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When glucose is metabolized in the absence of oxygen,one of the end products is

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Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule. -primary energy source

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Eicosanoids are involved in

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Fatty acids are catabolized in a process called

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Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule. -functional component of plasma membrane

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A molecule that moves electrons from the citric acid cycle to the electron transport chain is

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Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by

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In the process called __________,glucose is broken down to two pyruvic acid molecules.

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The formation of triglycerides is called

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Which of the following minerals is important in acid-base balance?

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If your daily diet is deficient in carbohydrates,the result might be

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What amino acid is usually formed from the transamination of another amino acid?

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Essential nutrients

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