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SCI 220 Week 2 Quiz in WileyPLUS®
Complete the Week 2 Quiz in WileyPLUS®
Test Bank, Question 4
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Which of the following would not lessen the amount of fat consumed?
Choosing chicken instead of beef |
Consuming fewer eggs |
Eating fruit instead of vegetables |
Switching to low-fat milk from whole milk |
Test Bank, Question 10
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The phospholipid lecithin is used to synthesize:
acetylcholine |
plant sterols |
testosterone |
Vitamin D |
Test Bank, Question 11
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__________ is needed in the body to make vitamin D, bile acids, and cortisol.
Cholesterol |
Triglyceride |
Phospholipid |
Lipase |
Test Bank, Question 20
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After long-chain fatty acids have been absorbed into the mucosal cells, they are re-assembled into:
cholesterol |
fat-soluble vitamins |
micelles |
triglycerides |
Test Bank, Question 23
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Bile is:
produced by the liver |
stored in the gallbladder |
released in the small intestine |
All of these |
Test Bank, Question 32
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Which lipoprotein has the highest proportion of triglyceride?
Chylomicron |
HDL |
LDL |
VLDL |
Test Bank, Question 1
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In general, plant proteins are used _____ efficiently as animal proteins to build proteins in the human body.
less |
equally as |
more |
Test Bank, Question 4
A diet that includes a variety of plant proteins can easily meet most people’s protein needs.
True |
False |
Test Bank, Question 10
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If the diet is deficient in one or more of the _____amino acids, the body must break down existing proteins to provide the amino acids.
nonessential |
essential |
dispensable |
dipeptide |
Test Bank, Question 20
The role of hydrochloric acid in protein digestion is to
break down polypeptide chains. |
denature the protein. |
slow peristalsis. |
stimulate production of digestive enzyme in pancreas. |
Test Bank, Question 29
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If there is a shortage of an essential amino acid in the body, the absence of that amino acid limits protein synthesis.
True |
False |
Test Bank, Question 42
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Marasmus is a form of malnutrition that negatively impacts which of the following developing organs the worst?
The brain |
The liver |
The kidneys |
The teeth |
Test Bank, Question 43
Kwashiorkor is an overall energy deficiency whereas marasmus is a protein deficiency.
True |
False |
Test Bank, Question 1
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Which of the following is an example of an unrefined food?
Buttermilk pancake |
Cornflakes cereal |
Oatmeal |
White bread |
Test Bank, Question 6
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Some foods made with refined grains can contain more of some nutrients and less of others than foods made from whole grains.
True |
False |
Test Bank, Question 10
Which of the following statements regarding glucose is FALSE?
Glucose is the main component of starch and glycogen. |
Glucose is also called blood sugar. |
Glucose is the most common disaccharide in our diet. |
Glucose is the most important carbohydrate fuel for the human body. |
Test Bank, Question 12
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Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in plants.
True |
False |
Test Bank, Question 16
Maltose and lactose are examples of complex carbohydrates.
True |
False |
Test Bank, Question 17
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_____ cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes.
Fiber |
Glycogen |
Maltose |
Starch |
Test Bank, Question 26
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People who are lactose intolerant:
do not produce enough insulin. |
have an allergic reaction to lactose. |
have inadequate production of the enzyme lactase. |
produce excess amounts of pancreatic enzymes. |