Question 1

Which of the following aids in zinc absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) chicken 
B) tomato 
C) spinach 
D) whole wheat bread 
A) chicken 
B) tomato 
C) spinach 
D) whole wheat bread

Question 2

Vitamins C and E protect the cell membrane from damage by:

Accepted Answer

A) natural killer cells. 
B) reactive oxygen species molecules. 
C) erythrocytes. 
D) cytotoxic T cells. 
A) natural killer cells. 
B) reactive oxygen species molecules. 
C) erythrocytes. 
D) cytotoxic T cells.

Question 3

Diets rich in folate are associated with elevated blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The cells of the specific immune system attack which of the following targets?

Accepted Answer

A) plasma 
B) macrophages 
C) antibodies 
D) antigens 
A) plasma 
B) macrophages 
C) antibodies 
D) antigens

Question 5

Iron absorption is enhanced by:

Accepted Answer

A) polyphenols. 
B) fiber. 
C) phytates. 
D) vitamin C. 
A) polyphenols. 
B) fiber. 
C) phytates. 
D) vitamin C.

Question 6

Which type of white blood cell can become either a memory cell or a plasma cell to be used in a specific immune response?

Accepted Answer

A) T cell 
B) B cell 
C) natural killer cell 
D) erythrocyte 
A) T cell 
B) B cell 
C) natural killer cell 
D) erythrocyte

Question 7

Iron is a major mineral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Decreased immunocompetence is an indicator of malnutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The majority of the body's iron is found in:

Accepted Answer

A) ferritin. 
B) hemoglobin. 
C) ferroportin. 
D) transferrin. 
A) ferritin. 
B) hemoglobin. 
C) ferroportin. 
D) transferrin.

Question 10

Which of the following is part of the innate immune system?

Accepted Answer

A) T cells 
B) B cells 
C) plasma cells 
D) natural killer cells 
A) T cells 
B) B cells 
C) plasma cells 
D) natural killer cells

Question 11

The "meat factor" is:

Accepted Answer

A) a substance found in meat,fish,and poultry that enhances iron absorption. 
B) a substance found in meat that enhances folate absorption. 
C) a coenzyme involved in the metabolism of protein and fat. 
D) the increased need for protein by the mother during pregnancy. 
A) a substance found in meat,fish,and poultry that enhances iron absorption. 
B) a substance found in meat that enhances folate absorption. 
C) a coenzyme involved in the metabolism of protein and fat. 
D) the increased need for protein by the mother during pregnancy.

Question 12

Which of the following is the BEST source of heme iron?

Accepted Answer

A) fish 
B) spinach 
C) fortified bread 
D) beans 
A) fish 
B) spinach 
C) fortified bread 
D) beans

Question 13

Which nutrient requires intrinsic factor for absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) ascorbic acid 
B) cyanocobalamin 
C) zinc 
D) potassium 
A) ascorbic acid 
B) cyanocobalamin 
C) zinc 
D) potassium

Question 14

Which type of white blood cells fight infection by killing body cells that contain viruses or other harmful non-self substances?

Accepted Answer

A) erythrocytes 
B) cytotoxic T cells 
C) B cells 
D) antigens 
A) erythrocytes 
B) cytotoxic T cells 
C) B cells 
D) antigens

Question 15

The most common mineral deficiency worldwide is:

Accepted Answer

A) calcium. 
B) vitamin B₁₂. 
C) iron. 
D) folate. 
A) calcium. 
B) vitamin B₁₂. 
C) iron. 
D) folate.

Question 16

Individuals with Crohn's disease are at a high risk of becoming vitamin K-deficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A majority of zinc is carried by ________ in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) transferrin 
B) albumin 
C) lipoproteins 
D) chylomicron 
A) transferrin 
B) albumin 
C) lipoproteins 
D) chylomicron

Question 18

Describe the unique property of iron that allows it to carry oxygen on hemoglobin.

Accepted Answer

Iron has a unique property that is essen

Question 19

Heme iron is absorbed better than non-heme iron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss the role of essential fatty acids in inflammation and infection.

Accepted Answer

Essential fatty acids, such as omega-3 a

Exam 16: Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Which of the following aids in zinc absorption?

Vitamins C and E protect the cell membrane from damage by:

Diets rich in folate are associated with elevated blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine.

The cells of the specific immune system attack which of the following targets?

Iron absorption is enhanced by:

Which type of white blood cell can become either a memory cell or a plasma cell to be used in a specific immune response?

Iron is a major mineral.

Decreased immunocompetence is an indicator of malnutrition.

The majority of the body's iron is found in:

Which of the following is part of the innate immune system?

The "meat factor" is:

Which of the following is the BEST source of heme iron?

Which nutrient requires intrinsic factor for absorption?

Which type of white blood cells fight infection by killing body cells that contain viruses or other harmful non-self substances?

The most common mineral deficiency worldwide is:

Individuals with Crohn's disease are at a high risk of becoming vitamin K-deficient.

A majority of zinc is carried by ________ in the blood.

Describe the unique property of iron that allows it to carry oxygen on hemoglobin.

Heme iron is absorbed better than non-heme iron.

Discuss the role of essential fatty acids in inflammation and infection.

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