Question 1

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) D) and E)

Question 2

A student's dietary intake includes 100 grams of fat and a total of 2000 kilocalories. What percentage of the total kilocalories in this student's diet comes from fat?

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A)   10%
B)   20%
C)   37%
D)   45%
E)   50%F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Excess triglycerides are stored in adipose tissue. Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

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A)   To assist the body in temperature homeostasis
B)   Padding and protection
C)   Energy storage
D)   Insulation
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following minerals is mismatched with its function?

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A)   Calcium - bone formation
B)   Zinc - hemoglobin synthesis
C)   Potassium - muscle and nerve function
D)   Cobalt - erythrocyte production
E)   Selenium - component of many enzymesF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The MyPlate icon suggests that

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A)   you eat as many sweets as you want.
B)   your diet should contain a variety of foods, with a large portion being vegetables.
C)   meats are the most important part of your diet.
D)   milk and cheese should be the main part of your diet.
E)   you should only eat one or two vegetables per day.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Use the following key to choose the best answer.
-Hemoglobin

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A)  Carbohydrates
B)  Lipids
C)  Proteins
D)  Nucleic acidsE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT contribute to basal metabolism?

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A)   Exercise programs
B)   Muscle tone
C)   Heart contractions
D)   Thermoregulation
E)   Plasma membrane transportF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

A molecule that moves electrons from the citric acid cycle to the electron transport chain is ________.

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A)   pyruvate
B)   CO2
C)   ADP
D)   NADH
E)   H2OF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following recommendations regarding daily requirements is correct?

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A)   Fats should account for 45% of total caloric intake.
B)   Carbohydrate intake should be around 500 grams daily.
C)   Protein consumption should be 10-35% of total kilocalorie intake.
D)   Cholesterol intake should be about 300 milligrams per day.
E)   Protein consumption should be about 45% of total kilocalorie intake.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Complex carbohydrates include

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A)   glucose and fructose.
B)   maltose and sucrose.
C)   starch, glycogen, and cellulose.
D)   cellulose and glucose.
E)   glucose and lactose.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

The mitochondrion is the site of ________.

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A)   glycolysis
B)   the citric acid cycle
C)   electron-transport chain
D)   lactate formation
E)   Both "the citric acid cycle" and "the electron-transport chain" are correct.F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

The chemical formation of ATP is coupled to a diffusion force in ________.

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The answer of The chemical formation of ATP is coupled...

Question 13

Small dietary organic compounds that are necessary for metabolism are called ________.

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A)   vitamins
B)   minerals
C)   water
D)   lipids
E)   proteinsF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Use the following key to choose the best answer.
-Enzymes

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates
B)  Lipids
C)  Proteins
D)  Nucleic acidsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Use the following key to choose the best answer.
-Steroids

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A)  Carbohydrates
B)  Lipids
C)  Proteins
D)  Nucleic acidsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following are macronutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, and phosphorous
B)   Nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
C)   Sodium, potassium, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
D)   Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and water
E)   Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, but not waterF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Use the following key to choose the best answer.
-Antibodies

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates
B)  Lipids
C)  Proteins
D)  Nucleic acidsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following are energy nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids
B)   Proteins, water, and minerals
C)   Lipids, minerals, and vitamins
D)   Vitamins, lipids, and carbohydrates
E)   Water, minerals, and vitaminsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Activity at the electron transport chain

Accepted Answer

A)   results in the formation of ATP.
B)   converts acetate to ketone bodies.
C)   converts glucose to fatty acids.
D)   converts fatty acids to glucose.
E)   removes a phosphate from ATP.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 20

The BMR (basal metabolic rate)  can increase

Accepted Answer

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) A) and C)

Exam 25: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

The mitochondrion is the site of ________.

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Which of the following minerals is mismatched with its function?

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Small dietary organic compounds that are necessary for metabolism are called ________.

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A molecule that moves electrons from the citric acid cycle to the electron transport chain is ________.

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Which of the following does NOT contribute to basal metabolism?

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Use the following key to choose the best answer. -Steroids

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The BMR (basal metabolic rate) can increase

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A kilocalorie (kcal) is a measure of the

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The MyPlate icon suggests that

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Complex carbohydrates include

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Which of the following are energy nutrients?

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Excess triglycerides are stored in adipose tissue. Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

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The chemical formation of ATP is coupled to a diffusion force in ________.

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A student's dietary intake includes 100 grams of fat and a total of 2000 kilocalories. What percentage of the total kilocalories in this student's diet comes from fat?

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Activity at the electron transport chain

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Which of the following are macronutrients?

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Use the following key to choose the best answer. -Hemoglobin

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Use the following key to choose the best answer. -Antibodies

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Which of the following recommendations regarding daily requirements is correct?

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Use the following key to choose the best answer. -Enzymes

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