Question 1

The swelling of body tissue caused by excessive amounts of fluid in the interstitial spaces is called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The swelling of body tissue caused by...

Question 2

A measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein take is called "________."

Accepted Answer

protein di

Question 3

When nitrogen losses exceed the amount of nitrogen taken into the body, the person is in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a healthy state 
B)  nitrogen equilibrium 
C)  positive nitrogen balance 
D)  negative nitrogen balance 
E)  nitrogen homeostasis 
A)  a healthy state 
B)  nitrogen equilibrium 
C)  positive nitrogen balance 
D)  negative nitrogen balance 
E)  nitrogen homeostasis

Question 4

The essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine, which are present in large amounts in skeletal muscle tissue are called ________ amino acids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and...

Question 5

Which amino acid is used to synthesize the neurotransmitter epinephrine and the pigment melanin?

Accepted Answer

A)  glycine 
B)  tyrosine 
C)  methionine 
D)  tryptophan 
E)  valine 
A)  glycine 
B)  tyrosine 
C)  methionine 
D)  tryptophan 
E)  valine

Question 6

________ refers to the change in a protein's shape and consequent loss of its function brought about by heat, agitation, acid, base, alcohol, heavy metals, or other agents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to the change in a...

Question 7

The digestibility of most plant proteins (beside legumes) is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 to 50% 
B)  50 to 60% 
C)  60 to 70% 
D)  70 to 90% 
E)  90 to 99% 
A)  30 to 50% 
B)  50 to 60% 
C)  60 to 70% 
D)  70 to 90% 
E)  90 to 99%

Question 8

What percentage of dietary protein is hydrolyzed in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  5 to 10 
C)  15 to 20 
D)  25 to 30 
E)  70 to 75 
A)  0 
B)  5 to 10 
C)  15 to 20 
D)  25 to 30 
E)  70 to 75

Question 9

Which of the following cannot support growth and health as a diet's sole protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  fish 
B)  cheese 
C)  gelatin 
D)  turkey 
E)  fatty fish 
A)  fish 
B)  cheese 
C)  gelatin 
D)  turkey 
E)  fatty fish

Question 10

Which digestive enzyme hydrolyzes protein in the stomach? chymotrypsin

Accepted Answer

A)  elastase 
B)  pepsin 
C)  trypsin 
D)  enteropeptidase 
E)  chymotrypsin 
A)  elastase 
B)  pepsin 
C)  trypsin 
D)  enteropeptidase 
E)  chymotrypsin

Question 11

The inactive form of pepsin is called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The inactive form of pepsin is called...

Question 12

Briefly explain the chemical structure of amino acids.

Accepted Answer

All amino acids have the same basic stru

Question 13

Which term refers to the study of how nutrients influence the activities of genes?

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrigenetics 
B)  nutrigenomics 
C)  genetic synthesis 
D)  human nutritional economics 
E)  bioproteomics 
A)  nutrigenetics 
B)  nutrigenomics 
C)  genetic synthesis 
D)  human nutritional economics 
E)  bioproteomics

Question 14

Describe phenylketonuria, including its symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Accepted Answer

Some disorders are caused by mutations i

Question 15

Which of the following foods contains all of the essential amino acids in relatively the same amounts that the human body requires?

Accepted Answer

A)  turkey 
B)  quinoa 
C)  broccoli 
D)  gelatin 
E)  pumpkin seeds 
A)  turkey 
B)  quinoa 
C)  broccoli 
D)  gelatin 
E)  pumpkin seeds

Question 16

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between dietary protein and kidney function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein deficiency increases the risk of kidney stones. 
B)  Restricting dietary protein helps slow the progression of kidney disease. 
C)  Long-term, high-protein diets are a risk factor for kidney disease. 
D)  High urea production from high-protein diets increases kidney efficiency. 
E)  High-protein diets are recommended for childhood with genetic kidney issues. 
A)  Protein deficiency increases the risk of kidney stones. 
B)  Restricting dietary protein helps slow the progression of kidney disease. 
C)  Long-term, high-protein diets are a risk factor for kidney disease. 
D)  High urea production from high-protein diets increases kidney efficiency. 
E)  High-protein diets are recommended for childhood with genetic kidney issues.

Question 17

The term meaning "a substance that can cause cancer" is ________.

Accepted Answer

carcinogen

Question 18

Amino means containing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen 
B)  sulfur 
C)  carbon 
D)  hydrogen 
E)  nitrogen 
A)  oxygen 
B)  sulfur 
C)  carbon 
D)  hydrogen 
E)  nitrogen

Question 19

Which of the following is not a limiting amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  lysine 
B)  methionine 
C)  threonine 
D)  tryptophan 
E)  serine 
A)  lysine 
B)  methionine 
C)  threonine 
D)  tryptophan 
E)  serine

Question 20

Which term refers to the study of how genes influence the activities of nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrigenetics 
B)  nutrigenomics 
C)  genetic synthesis 
D)  human nutritional economics 
E)  bioproteomics 
A)  nutrigenetics 
B)  nutrigenomics 
C)  genetic synthesis 
D)  human nutritional economics 
E)  bioproteomics

Exam 6: Protein: Amino Acids

The swelling of body tissue caused by excessive amounts of fluid in the interstitial spaces is called "________."

A measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein take is called "________."

When nitrogen losses exceed the amount of nitrogen taken into the body, the person is in ________.

The essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine, which are present in large amounts in skeletal muscle tissue are called ________ amino acids.

Which amino acid is used to synthesize the neurotransmitter epinephrine and the pigment melanin?

________ refers to the change in a protein's shape and consequent loss of its function brought about by heat, agitation, acid, base, alcohol, heavy metals, or other agents.

The digestibility of most plant proteins (beside legumes) is ________.

What percentage of dietary protein is hydrolyzed in the mouth?

Which of the following cannot support growth and health as a diet's sole protein?

Which digestive enzyme hydrolyzes protein in the stomach? chymotrypsin

The inactive form of pepsin is called "________."

Briefly explain the chemical structure of amino acids.

Which term refers to the study of how nutrients influence the activities of genes?

Describe phenylketonuria, including its symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Which of the following foods contains all of the essential amino acids in relatively the same amounts that the human body requires?

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between dietary protein and kidney function?

The term meaning "a substance that can cause cancer" is ________.

Amino means containing ________.

Which of the following is not a limiting amino acid?

Which term refers to the study of how genes influence the activities of nutrients?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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