Question 1

Which of the following conditions might result in the greatest catabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth 
B)  Multiple trauma with extensive organ damage 
C)  Rehabilitation after routine gallbladder surgery 
D)  Healing a broken bone in the arm 
A)  Growth 
B)  Multiple trauma with extensive organ damage 
C)  Rehabilitation after routine gallbladder surgery 
D)  Healing a broken bone in the arm

Question 2

A protein-digesting enzyme found in the stomach rather than in pancreatic secretions is

Accepted Answer

A)  trypsin. 
B)  pepsin. 
C)  chymotrypsin. 
D)  carboxypeptidase. 
A)  trypsin. 
B)  pepsin. 
C)  chymotrypsin. 
D)  carboxypeptidase.

Question 3

The number of amino acids that are indispensable for human beings is

Accepted Answer

A)  6. 
B)  9. 
C)  11. 
D)  14. 
A)  6. 
B)  9. 
C)  11. 
D)  14.

Question 4

An animal protein that has relatively little value as a dietary protein source when eaten alone is

Accepted Answer

A)  an egg. 
B)  gelatin. 
C)  milk. 
D)  fish. 
A)  an egg. 
B)  gelatin. 
C)  milk. 
D)  fish.

Question 5

The primary function of protein in the diet is to supply

Accepted Answer

A)  energy for growth and development. 
B)  insulation for vital organs. 
C)  material for growth and maintenance. 
D)  all 20 amino acids for heart maintenance. 
A)  energy for growth and development. 
B)  insulation for vital organs. 
C)  material for growth and maintenance. 
D)  all 20 amino acids for heart maintenance.

Question 6

In planning a vegetarian meal.an appropriate combination of complementary proteins would be

Accepted Answer

A)  cornmeal tamales and beans. 
B)  lentils and beans. 
C)  bean sprouts and cabbage. 
D)  whole wheat and rice. 
A)  cornmeal tamales and beans. 
B)  lentils and beans. 
C)  bean sprouts and cabbage. 
D)  whole wheat and rice.

Question 7

The enzyme trypsin is activated by the enzyme

Accepted Answer

A)  zymogen. 
B)  bile. 
C)  gastrin. 
D)  enterokinase. 
A)  zymogen. 
B)  bile. 
C)  gastrin. 
D)  enterokinase.

Question 8

Proteins are mostly absorbed as

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids. 
B)  disaccharides. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  polypeptides. 
A)  fatty acids. 
B)  disaccharides. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  polypeptides.

Question 9

The phase of metabolism that makes growth and repair possible is

Accepted Answer

A)  digestion. 
B)  catabolism. 
C)  anabolism. 
D)  homeostasis. 
A)  digestion. 
B)  catabolism. 
C)  anabolism. 
D)  homeostasis.

Which of the following conditions might result in the greatest catabolism?

A protein-digesting enzyme found in the stomach rather than in pancreatic secretions is

The number of amino acids that are indispensable for human beings is

An animal protein that has relatively little value as a dietary protein source when eaten alone is

The primary function of protein in the diet is to supply

In planning a vegetarian meal.an appropriate combination of complementary proteins would be

The enzyme trypsin is activated by the enzyme

Proteins are mostly absorbed as

The phase of metabolism that makes growth and repair possible is

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Exam 4: Proteins

Which of the following conditions might result in the greatest catabolism?

A protein-digesting enzyme found in the stomach rather than in pancreatic secretions is

The number of amino acids that are indispensable for human beings is

An animal protein that has relatively little value as a dietary protein source when eaten alone is

The primary function of protein in the diet is to supply

In planning a vegetarian meal.an appropriate combination of complementary proteins would be

The enzyme trypsin is activated by the enzyme

Proteins are mostly absorbed as

The phase of metabolism that makes growth and repair possible is

Food Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Fats

Digestion Absorption and Metabolism

Energy Balance

Vitamins

Minerals

Water and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition during Infancy Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition for Adults: The Early Middle and Later Years

Community Food Supply and Health

Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

Weight Management

Nutrition and Physical Fitness

Nutrition Care

Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems

Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension

Diabetes Mellitus

Kidney Disease

Surgery and Nutrition Support

Nutrition Support in Cancer and HIV

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