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1
Q
The organization of life begins with atoms forming which of the following
cells
molecules
organisms
tissues
A

Molecules

2
Q
In the organization of life, cells form which of the following
molecules
organs
tissues
atoms
A

Tissues

3
Q
In the organization of life, organ systems form which of the following
organisms
organs
tissues
cells
A

Organisms

4
Q

What is the space within an artery, vein, intestine or a tube

A

Lumen

5
Q

In what organ is bile stored

A

Gallbladder

6
Q

In what region of the intestinal tract does the stomach empty

A

Duodenum

7
Q
What is the name given to the small intestine protrusions that participate in the digestion and absorption of nutrients
microvilli
brush border 
villi
lacteal
A

Villi

8
Q
What is the name given to the vessels that carry fat particles from the intestine to the rest of the body
lacteal
capillary
artery
vein
A

Lacteal

9
Q
Amino acids, simple sugars and water soluble products are absorbed into capillaries that are part of what system
lymphatic
gastrointestinal
thoracic duct
hepatic portal circulation
A

Hepatic portal circulation

10
Q
Select the monosaccharide(s)
sucrose
fructose
glucose
fructose and glucose
A

Fructose and glucose

11
Q
What is the storage form of carbohydrate 
found in mammals
glycogen
starch
fiber
figer and glycogen
A

Glycogen

12
Q
The digestion of sucrose (table sugar) results in what two monosaccharides
maltose and glucose
glucose and galactose
fructose and glucose
galactose and fructose
A

Fructose and glucose

13
Q

Humans cannot digest fiber because

A

Humans lack the necessary enzymes

14
Q

Most individuals who are lactose intolerant can consume milk products if they

A

Take milk products along with lactase tablets

15
Q

Abnormally high concentrations of blood glucose resulting from Type 2 diabetes are caused by

A

Body cells not responding appropriately to insulin

16
Q
Removing the coarse parts of corn to make cornflakes results in a food that is:
enriched
fortified
refined 
unrefined
A

Refined

17
Q

The RDA for carbohydrate, 130 mg/day is based on the amount needed to provide adequate glucose for the brain and prevent ketosis

A

True

18
Q

One result of low carb intake and or insufficient glycogen stores is the production of ketone bodies

A

True

19
Q

The amount of rise in blood glucose concentration immediately following consumption of a specific food is called glycemic response

A

True

20
Q

The majority of starch digestion and breakdown o disaccharides occurs in the small intestine

A

True

21
Q

Only monosaccharides can be absorbed by the intestinal cells of the adult

A

True

22
Q

About half of the energy in the American diet comes from carbohydrates rich in refine sugars and low in dietary fiber

A

True

23
Q

Oligosaccharides are carbohydrates containing many sugar units (greater than 10) linked together

A

False

24
Q

A low fiber meal results in concentration of nutrients

A

True

25
Q

A kiwi and soda each contain 140 calories but the kiwi is considered to be a nutrient dense food and the soda a empty calorie

A

True

26
Q

When starches are refined only the endosperm remains

A

True

27
Q

Glycogen is stored for later use in muscle and liver cells

A

True

28
Q

Metabolism in the absence of oxygen is call anaerobic metabolism

A

True

29
Q

The complete breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen results in carbon dioxide, water and ATP

A

True

30
Q

Blood glucose of 100-125 mg/dl fasting and 140-199 mg/dl 2 hours after a meal is considered prediabetic

A

True

31
Q

Non nutritive sweetener Xylitol can help reduce the incidence of dental caries and manage blood sugar levels

A

True

32
Q

According to MyPyramid the healthiest carbohydrate choices are foods found in the grains, fruits and vegetable groups

A

True

33
Q

The number of grams of sugars listed on the Nutrition Facts distinguishes between added sugar and naturally occurring sugar

A

False

34
Q

The structure of an unsaturated fatty acid contains double bonds between carbons

A

True

35
Q

The mixture of fatty acids, triglycerides and bile are absorbed into the mucosal cells in the form of micelle

A

True

36
Q

Linoleic acid and linolenic acid are known as essential fatty acids

A

True

37
Q
Which blood lipoproteins (increased levels)appear to increase the rist of plaque formation the most
LDL
HDL
VLDL
chylomicrons
A

LDL