Question 1

Match the mineral with its function.
-phosphorus

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A)  functions in carbon dioxide metabolism and transport, also needed for protein metabolism
B)  component of hemoglobin
C)  a constituent of coenzymes; needed for bone formation and proper function of nerve and muscle
D)  needed for the production of thyroxine
E)  component of nucleic acids and ATP; used in bone formationF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

In glycolysis,

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A)   NAD+ is reduced to form NADH.
B)   more energy is used than produced.
C)   glucose is formed as an end product.
D)   glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate is used as an enzyme.
E)   oxygen must be present for it to start.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)   Hydrogen ions are pumped across the plasma membrane.
B)   Electrons pass from one electron carrier to another in the electron transport chain.
C)   Water serves as the final electron acceptor.
D)   Chemiosmosis forms carbon dioxide.
E)   The chemiosmosis model refers to movement of water.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The BMR (basal metabolic rate)  can increase

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A)   during fasting.
B)   during pregnancy.
C)   as a result of decreased thyroid hormone production.
D)   while resting instead of studying for a test.
E)   during dieting.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be in a negative nitrogen balance?

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A)   a healthy pregnant woman
B)   a 10-year-old child
C)   an adult woman with adequate protein intake
D)   an elderly homeless man
E)   a healthy adult man who exercisesF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Carbohydrates are absorbed into the blood stream as

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A)   disaccharides.
B)   monosaccharides.
C)   oligosaccharides.
D)   polysaccharides.
E)   glycoproteins.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

When the amine (NH2)  group is stripped off of an amino acid, this amine group is converted to

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A)   lactic acid.
B)   glucose.
C)   ammonia.
D)   glycerol.
E)   urea.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

If energy intake is greater than energy output, an individual will tend to

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A)   gain weight.
B)   lose weight.
C)   neither gain nor lose weight.D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding cellulose is true?

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A)   Cellulose can be digested by human digestive enzymes.
B)   Cellulose provides fiber or "roughage."
C)   Cellulose is another name for glucose.
D)   Cellulose is one of the units of a sucrose molecule.
E)   Cellulose is a source of energy.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Match the vitamin with its associated disease.
-thiamin

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A)  scurvy
B)  night blindness
C)  beriberi
D)  pellagra
E)  pernicious anemiaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

During the postabsorptive state, the first source of glucose is

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A)   fat.
B)   sugars.
C)   glycogen.
D)   amino acids.
E)   carbohydrates.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?

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A)   lecithin
B)   linoleic acid
C)   stearic acid
D)   butyric acid
E)   hydrochloric acidF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Where does glycolysis take place?

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A)   in the inner compartment of the mitochondrion
B)   on the surface of the mitochondrion
C)   in the cytoplasm of the cell
D)   along the cristae of the mitochondrionE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The Daily Values appearing on food labels are based on a ________ kilocalorie reference diet.

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A)   1200
B)   1500
C)   2000
D)   2500E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Functions of proteins include

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A)   providing structural strength in connective tissue.
B)   serving as a part of the cholesterol molecule.
C)   serving as the primary energy source of cells.
D)   transport of nitrogen gas in the blood.
E)   padding and insulation.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Cholesterol

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A)   must be obtained from plants.
B)   can be manufactured by most tissues.
C)   is a hormone.
D)   is necessary for blood clotting.
E)   has no constructive function in the body.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

In the process called __________, glucose is broken down to two pyruvic acid molecules.

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Question 18

The most common monosaccharides in the diet are

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A)   glucose and fructose.
B)   galactose and fructose.
C)   glucose and glycerol.
D)   glycogen and glucose.
E)   lactose and maltose.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following is least likely to occur late in the postabsorptive state?

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A)   hydrolysis of triglycerides
B)   use of acetyl-CoA and ketones for energy
C)   formation of glycogen
D)   use of proteins as an energy source
E)   reduced removal of glucose from the bloodF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

A kilocalorie (kcal)  is a measure of the

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A)   protein content of food.
B)   acidity of food.
C)   fat content of food.
D)   energy content of food.
E)   heat content of food.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 25: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Match the vitamin with its associated disease. -thiamin

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When the amine (NH2) group is stripped off of an amino acid, this amine group is converted to

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Functions of proteins include

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Where does glycolysis take place?

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Which of the following individuals is most likely to be in a negative nitrogen balance?

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Cholesterol

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The Daily Values appearing on food labels are based on a ________ kilocalorie reference diet.

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Which of the following statements regarding cellulose is true?

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Carbohydrates are absorbed into the blood stream as

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Which of the following statements is true?

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In glycolysis,

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Which of the following is least likely to occur late in the postabsorptive state?

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Match the mineral with its function. -phosphorus

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The most common monosaccharides in the diet are

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Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?

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