Protein

Question 1

Bonds holding amino acids together

Answer 1

2 strong: peptide and disulfide

3 weak: hydrogen, electrostatic, hydrophobic

Question 2

Protein comes from diet and ___________ sources

Answer 2

Endogenous ( May account for more than dietary)

Question 3

Cells releasing HCl

Answer 3

Parietal

Question 4

Pepsinogen is released by the __________ cells

Answer 4

Chief

Question 5

Other protein enzymes

Answer 5

Trypsin, carboxypeptidase, chymotrypsin ( secreted in inactive form)

Question 6

How are intact proteins absorbed

Answer 6

Through gaps in cell junction

Question 7

Which four proteins make up 50% of total body protein?

Answer 7

Actin, myosin, collagen and hemoglobin

Question 8

Organ where amino acids (except branched chain) are degraded, converted

Answer 8

Liver

Question 9

Where is ammonia created?

Answer 9

Cells throughout body but removed by liver

Question 10

Essential amino acids serve as precursors to neurotransmitters

Answer 10

Neurotransmitters

Tryptophan —-> melatonin and serotonin
Tyrosine ——-> catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine)

Question 11

Protein deficiency early in life can have long lasting effects later in life such as

Answer 11

Impaired kidney function, immune function, cognitive function

Question 12

Hide the body, nonessential amino acids can be made from

Answer 12

Other essential amino acids and some carbohydrates