Chapter 1 & 2 Quiz Notes Flashcards

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1
Q

All of the following are part of the Immune System except:

mucus
 
gastric juices
 
skin
 
bacteria in the large intestine
A

gastric juices

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All of the following describe nutrients except?

Substances required by the body to perform its basic functions

Must be obtained from our diet

Provide energy, contribute to body structure, and/or regulate chemical processes in the body

Make up additives like dyes

A

Make up additives like dyes

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3
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All of the following are glands in the endocrine system except;

salivary
 
thyroid
 
pineal
 
ovaries and testes
A

salivary glands

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Amino acids, short fatty acids, and monosaccharides are transported from the intestinal cells into the _________, but the larger fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, and other lipids are transported first through the ___________.

capillaries; lymph system
 
gallbladder; liver
 
pancreas; kidneys
 
stomach; blood
A

capillaries; lymph system.

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5
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Minerals are classified as _______________.

Water-soluble or Fat-soluble
 
Simple or Complex
 
Essential or Non-essential
 
Trace or Macro
A

Trace or Macro

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The digestive system functions on two levels; _______ and _______.

chemically; structurally
 
mechanically; chemically
 
absorbing; excreting
 
dissolving; mechanically
A

mechanically; chemically

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One measurement of food quality is the amount of ________ it contains relative to the amount of _________ it provides.

minerals; vitamins
 
nutrients; energy
 
energy; minerals
 
vitamins; nutrients
A

nutrients; energy

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Simple carbohydrates consist of _________ basic units; while complex carbohydrates are ______ chains of simple sugars.

three or less; short
 
two; medium
 
up to five; long
 
one or two; long
A

one or two; long

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9
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______________ are macromolecules composed of chains of subunits called amino acids.

Lipids
 
Carbohydrates
 
Proteins
 
Vitamins
A

Proteins

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10
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Access to fresh fruits and vegetables may be scant, particularly for those who live in disadvantaged or remote areas; where cheaper food options are limited to convenience stores and fast food. This food influence is called _______.

Economics
 
Geography
 
Culture
 
Advertising
A

Economics

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Achieving a healthy diet requires paying attention to which five key factors?

Adequate, balanced, calorie control, moderation, and variety

Macronutrients, moderation, money/cost, vitamins, and water

Calorie control, nutrients, satiation, variety, and minerals

Organic, adequate, balanced, nutrient dense, and calorie control

A

Adequate, balanced, calorie control, moderation, and variety

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12
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All macronutrients contain calories except for:

Lipids
 
Carbohydrates
 
Water
 
Proteins
A

Water

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13
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Bone tissue cells include osteoprogenitor cells, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes. What does osteo stand for?

relating to bones
 
creating blood
 
made of calcium
 
uses fluoride
A

relating to bones

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Bones act as a storage depot for minerals such as _______, ______, and ______.

calcium; phosphorus; magnesium
 
selenium; manganese; calcium
 
zinc, iodine, fluoride
 
chromium; iron; calcium
A

calcium; phosphorus; magnesium

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Bones are continuously growing and changing shape through two processes called _____ and ________.

calcification; restructuring
 
growth; modeling
 
growing; dying
 
elongating; shortening
A

growth; modeling

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16
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Cell theory incorporates three principles which includes all of the following except:

Cells are the most basic building units of life.

Cells do not move.

Independent single-celled organisms must conduct all the basic processes of life.

Cells are structurally and functionally complete.

A

Cells do not move.

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17
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Common signs of Pellagra include all of the following except:

Death
 
Drinking
 
Dementia
 
Diarrhea
A

Drinking

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18
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Dietary methods of assessing nutritional status include all of the following except:

Food Frequency Questionnaire
 
Exercise Log
 
Food Diary
 
24 Hour Recall
A

Exercise Log

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19
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Females have more ________, which is needed for reproduction and is a consequence of different levels of hormones.

hair
 
fat mass
 
muscle mass
 
bone density
A

fat mass

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20
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Food is digested and nutrients absorbed into the blood and lymph system from the ___________.

small intestine
 
esophagus
 
stomach
 
large intestine
A

small intestine

21
Q

In 2008 the _______________________ released the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Health and Human Services (HHS)

A

Health and Human Services (HHS)

22
Q

Minerals are classified as _______________.

Simple or Complex
 
Essential or Non-essential
 
Water-soluble or Fat-soluble
 
Trace or Macro
A

Trace or Macro

23
Q

Minerals play a role in all of the following except ________?

Build bone tissue
 
Fluid balance
 
Fuel the brain
 
Enzyme function
A

Fuel the brain

24
Q

Nutrients that are need in large amounts are called ___________.

calories
 
micronutrients
 
macronutrients
 
vitamins and minerals
A

macronutrients

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One measurement of food quality is the amount of ________ it contains relative to the amount of _________ it provides. minerals; vitamins vitamins; nutrients nutrients; energy energy; minerals
nutrients; energy
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Proteins do all of the following except: Provide structure to bones, muscles, and skin Provide four kilocalories of energy per a gram Can be stored in the body for future use as glycogen Play a role in conducting chemical reactions
Can be stored in the body for future use as glycogen
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Nutrigenomics is the nutritional science study of ________. Food Exercise Nutrients Genes
Genes
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Staying away from excessive alcohol intake lowers all of the following except: Liver Problems Blood pressure Heart Rate Heart Disease
Heart Rate
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The glands in the Endocrine System secrete ___________, which are biological molecules that regulate cellular processes in other target tissues. hormones nutrients bile gastric juice
hormones
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The last step of digestion is the elimination of ____________ matter as feces. water nutrients indigestible food bolus
indigestible food
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The main function of the ______ is to sense changes in the external environment and create a reaction to them. lymphatic system central nervous system cardiovascular system urinary system
central nervous system
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The Scientific Method includes all of the following except: Summarizing the Evidence Publishing a paper/article Defining the problem Setting criteria
Publishing a paper/article
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The unit of measurement of food energy is called a __________. Nutrient Serving Size Joule Calorie
Calorie
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The Urinary System is responsible for all of the following except: cleansing the lymphatic system cleansing the blood and ridding the body of waste shared regulation of pH shared regulation of blood pressure
cleansing the lymphatic system
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The _________ comprises several types of white blood cells that circulate in the blood and lymph to seek, recruit, attack, and destroy foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. Immune System Endocrine System Cardiovascular System Integumentary System
Immune System
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The ____________ utilizes a measuring tape to measure your waist circumference and your hip circumference at the widest part to predict disease risk. body mass index (BMI) dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA) waist-to-hip ratio
waist-to-hip ratio
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Vitamins are required to perform all of the following functions in the body except ______? muscle contraction nervous system function immune system function making red blood cells
muscle contraction
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Which macronutrient is insoluble in water? Minerals Proteins Carbohydrates Lipids
Lipids
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Which macronutrient provides the most energy per a gram? Proteins Carbohydrates Minerals Lipids
Lipids
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Which of the following is not a type of lipid? Glycogen Phospholipids Triglycerides Sterols
Glycogen
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_____ are a group of tissues arranged in a specific manner to support a common physiological function. Organs Organisms Tissues Organ Systems
Organs
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______ soluble nutrients absorbed into the blood travel directly to the ______ via a major blood vessel called the portal vein. Fat; gallbladder Water; kidneys Water; liver Fat; pancreas
Water; liver
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_______ are the smallest and most basic forms of life. molecules atoms organs cells
Cells
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_______ minerals only require a few milligrams or less; whereas, _________ minerals are required in hundreds of milligrams. Trace; Micro Essential; Non-essential Simple; Complex Trace; Macro
Trace; Macro
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________ are star-shaped cells that are networked throughout the bone via their long cytoplasmic arms that allow for the exchange of nutrients and other factors from bones to the blood and lymph. Osteoprogenitor Osteocytes Osteoblasts Osteoclasts
Osteocytes
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_________ are nutrients required by the body in lesser amounts but are still essential for carrying out bodily functions. Calories ? Macronutrients Micronutrients
Micronutrients
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_________ is a measurement of the amount of calcified tissue in grams per centimeter squared of bone measured by a dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Calcium reserves Bone growth Bone mineral density (BMD) Ossification
Bone mineral density (BMD)
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_________ is calculated using height and weight measurements and is more predictive of body fatness than weight alone. Clothing size Bone mineral density (BMD) Frame size Body mass index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI)