Reference no: EM133312198
Assignment:
1. The conversion of pepsinogen into the active form, pepsin, requires:
- alkaline mucus.
- vitamin B12.
- an acidic pH.
- intrinsic factor.
2. Which of the following functions involves enzymatic hydrolysis?
- salivation
- segmentation
- nutrient breakdown
- absorption
3. Emulsification within the small intestine combines fatty acids and monoglycerides with bile salts to become _________
- micelles
- triglycerides
- chylomicrons
- monoglycerides
4. Jerry had an early gastric ulcer affecting the innermost lining (layer closest to the lumen) of the stomach. Which tissue layer was damaged?
- muscularis externa
- mucosa
- serosa (adventitia)
- submucosa
5. You have received a copy of your lipid profile report in which the various forms of blood-borne cholesterol are measured. You were happy to see high levels of______
- total cholesterol.
- very-low density lipoproteins (VLDLs).
- high-density lipoproteins (HDLs).
- low-density lipoproteins (LDLs).
6. The majority of the body's energy and excess nutrients are stored as_________
- triglycerides
- amino acids.
- protein
- glycogen.
7. The process of bonding glucose molecules together to form glycogen is known as:
- glycogenesis.
- glycolysis.
- gluconeogenesis.
- glycogenolysis.
8. Select the statement that best describes lipogenesis: _______
- Amino acids are assembled into triglycerides during lipogenesis.
- Fatty acids are released in the circulation during lipogenesis.
- Triglycerides are synthesized during lipogenesis.
- Fatty acids are converted to glucose during lipogenesis.
9. The hormone responsible for promoting the processes of glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in the post-absorptive state is _______
- insulin and secretin
- glucagon and hydrocortisone
- leptin and insulin
- cholecystokinin and gastrin
10. Which term on a nutrition label represents the amount of energy stored within the food?
- Total fat
- Cholesterol
- Calories
- Sodium
11. The amount of energy consumed per unit time expended by the body to power all of its processes is called:
- calorie consumption rate
- metabolism
- the (total) metabolic rate.
- the basal metabolic rate
12. Which biologic monomers cannot be used to generate ATP?
- amino acids
- fatty acids
- carbohydrates
- nucleic acids
13. In which cellular area or organelle is the majority of ATP generated from glucose catabolism?
- mitochondria
- nucleus
- cytosol
- plasma membrane
14. Which lipoprotein variety is not formed in the liver?
- HDL
- chylomicrons
- LDL
- VLDL
15. Essential nutrients _______________
- are made by the body.
- are only obtained through the diet.
- include cholesterol.
- include carbohydrates
16. The citric acid cycle is the body's primary means for performing _______ Group of answer choices
- ATP storage
- ATP breakdown
- ATP synthesis
- ATP hydrolysis
17. Which hormone stimulates the uptake of glucose by cells, lowering the concentration of glucose in the blood?
- cortisol
- insulin
- glucagon
- epinephrine