Question 1

The enzymes aminopeptidase and dipeptidase are secreted by the

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A)  mouth. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  pancreas. 
A)  mouth. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  pancreas. C

Question 2

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

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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. A

Question 3

A client weighs 130 lbs.She is close to desirable body weight and consumes a total of 40 grams of protein/day.The most appropriate nutritional counseling would be to

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A)  increase protein intake. 
B)  maintain current protein intake. 
C)  decrease protein intake. 
D)  increase use of complementary proteins. 
A)  increase protein intake. 
B)  maintain current protein intake. 
C)  decrease protein intake. 
D)  increase use of complementary proteins. A

Question 4

Proteins from plant sources that are classified as incomplete include

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A)  wheat, peanuts, and corn. 
B)  milk, nuts, and cheese. 
C)  oats, gelatin, and soybeans. 
D)  corn, chicken, and milk. 
A)  wheat, peanuts, and corn. 
B)  milk, nuts, and cheese. 
C)  oats, gelatin, and soybeans. 
D)  corn, chicken, and milk.

Question 5

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 6

Pepsinogen secreted by the gastric cells is converted into pepsin by

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A)  food in the stomach. 
B)  hydrochloric acid. 
C)  gastric lipase. 
D)  pancreatic lipase. 
A)  food in the stomach. 
B)  hydrochloric acid. 
C)  gastric lipase. 
D)  pancreatic lipase.

Question 7

Of the following,the food with the highest quality protein is

Accepted Answer

A)  an omelet with cheese, whole wheat toast, and orange juice. 
B)  stir fry with chicken, green beans, and carrots. 
C)  stuffed turkey breast, peas, and baked potato. 
D)  a bean burrito, corn on the cob, and tomato salad. 
A)  an omelet with cheese, whole wheat toast, and orange juice. 
B)  stir fry with chicken, green beans, and carrots. 
C)  stuffed turkey breast, peas, and baked potato. 
D)  a bean burrito, corn on the cob, and tomato salad.

Question 8

If the excretion of nitrogen exceeds the nitrogen intake,the condition is called

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A)  total nitrogen balance. 
B)  positive nitrogen balance. 
C)  negative nitrogen balance. 
D)  anabolism. 
A)  total nitrogen balance. 
B)  positive nitrogen balance. 
C)  negative nitrogen balance. 
D)  anabolism.

Question 9

A protein that contains all indispensable amino acids in the correct proportion and ratio is called

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A)  simple. 
B)  incomplete. 
C)  complete. 
D)  indispensable. 
A)  simple. 
B)  incomplete. 
C)  complete. 
D)  indispensable.

Question 10

Protein catabolism is increased in conditions such as

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A)  pregnancy. 
B)  childhood. 
C)  puberty. 
D)  illness. 
A)  pregnancy. 
B)  childhood. 
C)  puberty. 
D)  illness.

Question 11

The grams of high-quality protein required daily for an individual who weighs 170 lb and is close to ideal body weight would be _____g.

Accepted Answer

A)  45.2 
B)  55.3 
C)  61.8 
D)  94.0 
A)  45.2 
B)  55.3 
C)  61.8 
D)  94.0

Question 12

An example of a protein-free body substance is

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A)  collagen. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  insulin. 
D)  glycogen. 
A)  collagen. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  insulin. 
D)  glycogen.

Question 13

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 14

In the diet,the greatest proportion of indispensable amino acids is provided by

Accepted Answer

A)  black beans. 
B)  peanuts. 
C)  safflower oil. 
D)  turkey. 
A)  black beans. 
B)  peanuts. 
C)  safflower oil. 
D)  turkey.

Question 15

After a piece of grilled chicken is digested by the mouth and stomach,it eventually reaches the small intestine,where it is digested by the following enzymes secreted by the pancreas:

Accepted Answer

A)  chymotrypsin, trypsin, and carboxypeptidase 
B)  chymotrypsin, pepsin, and trypsin 
C)  sucrase, pepsin, and carboxypeptidase 
D)  lactase, chymotrypsin, and carboxypeptidase 
A)  chymotrypsin, trypsin, and carboxypeptidase 
B)  chymotrypsin, pepsin, and trypsin 
C)  sucrase, pepsin, and carboxypeptidase 
D)  lactase, chymotrypsin, and carboxypeptidase

Question 16

The element that is contained in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids is

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon. 
B)  hydrogen. 
C)  nitrogen. 
D)  oxygen. 
A)  carbon. 
B)  hydrogen. 
C)  nitrogen. 
D)  oxygen.

Question 17

Proteins are 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 18

The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 24 g protein is _____ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  96 
C)  120 
D)  216 
A)  6 
B)  96 
C)  120 
D)  216

Question 19

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 20

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.

Exam 4: Proteins

The enzymes aminopeptidase and dipeptidase are secreted by the

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

A client weighs 130 lbs.She is close to desirable body weight and consumes a total of 40 grams of protein/day.The most appropriate nutritional counseling would be to

Proteins from plant sources that are classified as incomplete include

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

Pepsinogen secreted by the gastric cells is converted into pepsin by

Of the following,the food with the highest quality protein is

If the excretion of nitrogen exceeds the nitrogen intake,the condition is called

A protein that contains all indispensable amino acids in the correct proportion and ratio is called

Protein catabolism is increased in conditions such as

The grams of high-quality protein required daily for an individual who weighs 170 lb and is close to ideal body weight would be _____g.

An example of a protein-free body substance is

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

In the diet,the greatest proportion of indispensable amino acids is provided by

After a piece of grilled chicken is digested by the mouth and stomach,it eventually reaches the small intestine,where it is digested by the following enzymes secreted by the pancreas:

The element that is contained in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids is

Proteins are absorbed as

The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 24 g protein is _____ kcal.

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

The phase of metabolism that makes growth and repair possible is

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