Question 1

Among the cells' most basic needs are _____ and the oxygen with which to burn it.

Accepted Answer

A)  water 
B)  essential nutrients 
C)  building blocks 
D)  energy 
A)  water 
B)  essential nutrients 
C)  building blocks 
D)  energy

Question 2

Chronic, low-grade inflammation in chronic disease is of interest because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is an indication that the disease process is improving. 
B)  it foretells of the risk of death from the disease. 
C)  an important predictor is being underweight. 
D)  no dietary factors can have an effect on its progression. 
A)  it is an indication that the disease process is improving. 
B)  it foretells of the risk of death from the disease. 
C)  an important predictor is being underweight. 
D)  no dietary factors can have an effect on its progression.

Question 3

The body's circulating fluids include:

Accepted Answer

A)  intracellular fluid. 
B)  blood. 
C)  lymph. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  intracellular fluid. 
B)  blood. 
C)  lymph. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 4

Which of the following advice would you give to a friend suffering from constipation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consume foods with adequate fiber. 
B)  Drink enough water. 
C)  Take a laxative. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  Consume foods with adequate fiber. 
B)  Drink enough water. 
C)  Take a laxative. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 5

Use the label below to answer questions 69-73.
  
-What is the effect of adding a pre-made mix to alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  dilutes the alcohol and prevents intoxication 
B)  reduces the appetite and helps with weight loss 
C)  is not adequate to prevent dehydration effects in the cells 
D)  will prevent hangover after consumption of several drinks 
A)  dilutes the alcohol and prevents intoxication 
B)  reduces the appetite and helps with weight loss 
C)  is not adequate to prevent dehydration effects in the cells 
D)  will prevent hangover after consumption of several drinks

Question 6

Which of the following is characteristic of liver glycogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is stored for the body's ongoing glucose needs. 
B)  It can be released into the blood as glucose. 
C)  It represents a three-day supply of glucose. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  It is stored for the body's ongoing glucose needs. 
B)  It can be released into the blood as glucose. 
C)  It represents a three-day supply of glucose. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 7

Cells can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the basis of the body's design. 
B)  the vital components of foods. 
C)  self-contained living entities. 
D)  building blocks of the body. 
A)  the basis of the body's design. 
B)  the vital components of foods. 
C)  self-contained living entities. 
D)  building blocks of the body.

Question 8

Digestion of macronutrients begins in the mouth with enzyme action on:

Accepted Answer

A)  starches by carbohydrases. 
B)  proteins by proteases. 
C)  fats by lipases. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  starches by carbohydrases. 
B)  proteins by proteases. 
C)  fats by lipases. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 9

Use the label below to answer questions 69-73.
  
-A margarita made from 4 fl oz. of the mix plus 1.5 fl oz. of tequila will create a drink that provides how many calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  117 
B)  120.5 
C)  123.5 
D)  215 
A)  117 
B)  120.5 
C)  123.5 
D)  215

Question 10

Explain why sources of carbohydrate should be consumed at intervals throughout the day.

Accepted Answer

Sources of carbohydrates should be consu

Question 11

Which of the following determines the nature of the cell's work?

Accepted Answer

A)  organs 
B)  mutations 
C)  red blood cells 
D)  genes 
A)  organs 
B)  mutations 
C)  red blood cells 
D)  genes

Question 12

Which of the following strategies should be used by someone experiencing heartburn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink liquids an hour before or after meals. 
B)  Eat smaller meals. 
C)  Lie down after meals. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  Drink liquids an hour before or after meals. 
B)  Eat smaller meals. 
C)  Lie down after meals. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 13

When the colon is not functioning properly, complications that may arise include:

Accepted Answer

A)  constipation, which can best be relieved with laxatives used on a regular basis. 
B)  diarrhea, which can be corrected by colonic irrigation. 
C)  indigested foods from improper combinations that cannot be digested completely. 
D)  irritable bowel syndrome, which can be managed with diet adjustments and stress reduction techniques. 
A)  constipation, which can best be relieved with laxatives used on a regular basis. 
B)  diarrhea, which can be corrected by colonic irrigation. 
C)  indigested foods from improper combinations that cannot be digested completely. 
D)  irritable bowel syndrome, which can be managed with diet adjustments and stress reduction techniques.

Question 14

The inflammation that tissues undergo when they become injured or irritated:

Accepted Answer

A)  is an abnormal, unhealthy response to cell injury. 
B)  results in decreased white cells. 
C)  may involve loss of function of the affected body part. 
D)  is difficult to detect because it has no obvious symptoms. 
A)  is an abnormal, unhealthy response to cell injury. 
B)  results in decreased white cells. 
C)  may involve loss of function of the affected body part. 
D)  is difficult to detect because it has no obvious symptoms.

Question 15

Which of the following does not occur as part of the stress response?

Accepted Answer

A)  The muscles tense up. 
B)  The liver pours forth glucose from its stores. 
C)  The digestive system speeds up. 
D)  The fat cells release fat. 
A)  The muscles tense up. 
B)  The liver pours forth glucose from its stores. 
C)  The digestive system speeds up. 
D)  The fat cells release fat.

Question 16

What advice would you give to someone interested in improving her appetite with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

I would strongly advise against using al

Question 17

The pancreas releases glucagon to remove glucose from blood and store it in muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Some vitamins are stored in the body without limit, even if they reach toxic levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The main function of the kidneys is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  retrieve vital nutrients from urine and send them back to the liver for processing. 
B)  remove carbon dioxide from the blood and excrete it in urine. 
C)  remove everyday wastes and water from the body. 
D)  store extra glycogen for use in emergencies by the body. 
A)  retrieve vital nutrients from urine and send them back to the liver for processing. 
B)  remove carbon dioxide from the blood and excrete it in urine. 
C)  remove everyday wastes and water from the body. 
D)  store extra glycogen for use in emergencies by the body.

Question 20

The digestive juices in the digestive tract include:

Accepted Answer

A)  gastric juice in the stomach, which has the role of digesting fats. 
B)  pancreatic juice, which neutralizes stomach acids reaching the small intestine. 
C)  saliva, which begins the digestion of protein. 
D)  bile released by the gallbladder to break down carbohydrates in the stomach. 
A)  gastric juice in the stomach, which has the role of digesting fats. 
B)  pancreatic juice, which neutralizes stomach acids reaching the small intestine. 
C)  saliva, which begins the digestion of protein. 
D)  bile released by the gallbladder to break down carbohydrates in the stomach.

Among the cells' most basic needs are _____ and the oxygen with which to burn it.

Chronic, low-grade inflammation in chronic disease is of interest because:

The body's circulating fluids include:

Which of the following advice would you give to a friend suffering from constipation?

Use the label below to answer questions 69-73. -What is the effect of adding a pre-made mix to alcohol?

Which of the following is characteristic of liver glycogen?

Cells can best be described as:

Digestion of macronutrients begins in the mouth with enzyme action on:

Use the label below to answer questions 69-73. -A margarita made from 4 fl oz. of the mix plus 1.5 fl oz. of tequila will create a drink that provides how many calories?

Explain why sources of carbohydrate should be consumed at intervals throughout the day.

Which of the following determines the nature of the cell's work?

Which of the following strategies should be used by someone experiencing heartburn?

When the colon is not functioning properly, complications that may arise include:

The inflammation that tissues undergo when they become injured or irritated:

Which of the following does not occur as part of the stress response?

What advice would you give to someone interested in improving her appetite with alcohol?

The pancreas releases glucagon to remove glucose from blood and store it in muscles.

Some vitamins are stored in the body without limit, even if they reach toxic levels.

The main function of the kidneys is to:

The digestive juices in the digestive tract include:

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Exam 3: The Remarkable Body

Among the cells' most basic needs are _____ and the oxygen with which to burn it.

Chronic, low-grade inflammation in chronic disease is of interest because:

The body's circulating fluids include:

Which of the following advice would you give to a friend suffering from constipation?

Use the label below to answer questions 69-73. -What is the effect of adding a pre-made mix to alcohol?

Which of the following is characteristic of liver glycogen?

Cells can best be described as:

Digestion of macronutrients begins in the mouth with enzyme action on:

Use the label below to answer questions 69-73. -A margarita made from 4 fl oz. of the mix plus 1.5 fl oz. of tequila will create a drink that provides how many calories?

Explain why sources of carbohydrate should be consumed at intervals throughout the day.

Which of the following determines the nature of the cell's work?

Which of the following strategies should be used by someone experiencing heartburn?

When the colon is not functioning properly, complications that may arise include:

The inflammation that tissues undergo when they become injured or irritated:

Which of the following does not occur as part of the stress response?

What advice would you give to someone interested in improving her appetite with alcohol?

The pancreas releases glucagon to remove glucose from blood and store it in muscles.

Some vitamins are stored in the body without limit, even if they reach toxic levels.

The main function of the kidneys is to:

The digestive juices in the digestive tract include:

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters