Question 1

Starch molecules found in plants are made entirely of glucose molecules bound together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, cells do not take up glucose appropriately. The cause for this is different in each disease. In type 1 diabetes insulin _____, while in type 2 diabetes insulin _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  from the pancreas is not recognized by cells; is not produced 
B)  is no longer produced by the pancreas; cannot interact with cells due to defects in the insulin receptor 
C)  from the pancreas is rapidly degraded; is made improperly 
A)  from the pancreas is not recognized by cells; is not produced 
B)  is no longer produced by the pancreas; cannot interact with cells due to defects in the insulin receptor 
C)  from the pancreas is rapidly degraded; is made improperly

Question 3

Catabolism of glucose yields 2 ATP molecules under _____ conditions, and about 36 ATP molecules under _____ conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperglycemic, hypoglycemic 
B)  hypoglycemic, hyperglycemic 
C)  anaerobic, aerobic 
D)  aerobic, anaerobic 
A)  hyperglycemic, hypoglycemic 
B)  hypoglycemic, hyperglycemic 
C)  anaerobic, aerobic 
D)  aerobic, anaerobic

Question 4

Soluble fiber, in addition to reducing risk of heart disease, can

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce blood glucose levels. 
B)  increase blood glucose levels. 
C)  serve as a probiotic. 
D)  promote the growth of harmful bacteria in the large intestine. 
A)  reduce blood glucose levels. 
B)  increase blood glucose levels. 
C)  serve as a probiotic. 
D)  promote the growth of harmful bacteria in the large intestine.

Question 5

Insulin is released from the pancreas in response to elevated blood glucose levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Diverticulitis occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  when diverticula become infected. 
B)  when insoluble fiber intake causes bloating. 
C)  when the colon is filled with water. 
D)  when transit time is reduced (quickened). 
A)  when diverticula become infected. 
B)  when insoluble fiber intake causes bloating. 
C)  when the colon is filled with water. 
D)  when transit time is reduced (quickened).

Question 7

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharides and disaccharides. 
B)  polysaccharides. 
C)  dietary fiber. 
D)  starch and glycogen. 
A)  monosaccharides and disaccharides. 
B)  polysaccharides. 
C)  dietary fiber. 
D)  starch and glycogen.

Question 8

Glycogenolysis

Accepted Answer

A)  is the breakdown of glycogen to form maltose. 
B)  occurs in response to insulin. 
C)  supplies glucose to the blood in response to glucagon. 
D)  provides a long-term response to low blood glucose levels. 
A)  is the breakdown of glycogen to form maltose. 
B)  occurs in response to insulin. 
C)  supplies glucose to the blood in response to glucagon. 
D)  provides a long-term response to low blood glucose levels.

Question 9

Glycemic load is different from the glycemic index because

Accepted Answer

A)  it considers the typical portion of food consumed. 
B)  it is not a rating system. 
C)  it is based on experiments that determine the glycemic response to typical portions of foods. 
D)  it has different cutoff values for "high" than the glycemic index. 
A)  it considers the typical portion of food consumed. 
B)  it is not a rating system. 
C)  it is based on experiments that determine the glycemic response to typical portions of foods. 
D)  it has different cutoff values for "high" than the glycemic index.

Question 10

The artificial sweetener that is dangerous for people with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria is

Accepted Answer

A)  acesulfame K. 
B)  saccharin. 
C)  aspartame. 
D)  sucralose. 
A)  acesulfame K. 
B)  saccharin. 
C)  aspartame. 
D)  sucralose.

Question 11

Lactose intolerance is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  an inability to produce adequate sucrase. 
B)  the combination of lactose and artificial sweeteners in foods. 
C)  an inability to produce enough lactase. 
D)  the denaturation of salivary amylase in the stomach. 
A)  an inability to produce adequate sucrase. 
B)  the combination of lactose and artificial sweeteners in foods. 
C)  an inability to produce enough lactase. 
D)  the denaturation of salivary amylase in the stomach.

Question 12

Ketones are

Accepted Answer

A)  made from amino acids. 
B)  alternative fuel molecules produced when glucose is not available in the diet. 
C)  stored in the brain to support its function. 
D)  associated with weight gain over long periods of time. 
A)  made from amino acids. 
B)  alternative fuel molecules produced when glucose is not available in the diet. 
C)  stored in the brain to support its function. 
D)  associated with weight gain over long periods of time.

Question 13

Most of the fiber in a kernel of wheat is found in

Accepted Answer

A)  the germ. 
B)  the endosperm. 
C)  the bran. 
D)  the stalk. 
A)  the germ. 
B)  the endosperm. 
C)  the bran. 
D)  the stalk.

Question 14

Complex carbohydrates include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharides and disaccharides. 
B)  polysaccharides. 
C)  dietary fiber. 
D)  starch and glycogen. 
A)  monosaccharides and disaccharides. 
B)  polysaccharides. 
C)  dietary fiber. 
D)  starch and glycogen.

Question 15

Glucagon raises blood glucose levels because it

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates glycogenolysis in the liver. 
B)  stimulates gluconeogenesis in the liver. 
C)  stimulates insulin receptors on certain cells. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  A and B 
A)  stimulates glycogenolysis in the liver. 
B)  stimulates gluconeogenesis in the liver. 
C)  stimulates insulin receptors on certain cells. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  A and B

Starch molecules found in plants are made entirely of glucose molecules bound together.

In both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, cells do not take up glucose appropriately. The cause for this is different in each disease. In type 1 diabetes insulin _, while in type 2 diabetes insulin _.

Catabolism of glucose yields 2 ATP molecules under _ conditions, and about 36 ATP molecules under _ conditions.

Soluble fiber, in addition to reducing risk of heart disease, can

Insulin is released from the pancreas in response to elevated blood glucose levels.

Diverticulitis occurs

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

Glycogenolysis

Glycemic load is different from the glycemic index because

The artificial sweetener that is dangerous for people with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria is

Lactose intolerance is caused by

Ketones are

Most of the fiber in a kernel of wheat is found in

Complex carbohydrates include all of the following except:

Glucagon raises blood glucose levels because it

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Starch molecules found in plants are made entirely of glucose molecules bound together.

In both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, cells do not take up glucose appropriately. The cause for this is different in each disease. In type 1 diabetes insulin _____, while in type 2 diabetes insulin _____.

Catabolism of glucose yields 2 ATP molecules under _____ conditions, and about 36 ATP molecules under _____ conditions.

Soluble fiber, in addition to reducing risk of heart disease, can

Insulin is released from the pancreas in response to elevated blood glucose levels.

Diverticulitis occurs

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

Glycogenolysis

Glycemic load is different from the glycemic index because

The artificial sweetener that is dangerous for people with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria is

Lactose intolerance is caused by

Ketones are

Most of the fiber in a kernel of wheat is found in

Complex carbohydrates include all of the following except:

Glucagon raises blood glucose levels because it

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

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In both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, cells do not take up glucose appropriately. The cause for this is different in each disease. In type 1 diabetes insulin _, while in type 2 diabetes insulin _.

Catabolism of glucose yields 2 ATP molecules under _ conditions, and about 36 ATP molecules under _ conditions.