NUSCTX 10S Midterm 1 Questions With Answers

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10S
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Midter m 1 Question s W ith An sw er s
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Main /



components
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of
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body
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weight -
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CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅Water, fat, and protein.
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Structures /



formed
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by
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proteins -
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CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅Ligaments and tendons.
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Macronutrients /



in
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cell
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membranes -
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CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅Lipids and proteins.
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,Importance /



of
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a /



healthy
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diet -
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CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅It
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keeps weight in the accepted cardiovascular range.
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Categories /



of
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nutrients -
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CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅1.
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Provide
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energy
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2.
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Important
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for
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growth
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and development 3. Keep the body running smoothly
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Characteristics /



of
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essential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅1. Have a
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specific
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biological
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function
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, / 2./



/ Deficiency /



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/ to/



/ decline /



/ in/



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/ 3. Restoring nutrient brings function back to normal
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Nutrient /



density -
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CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅A
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measure of nutrients relative to energy content.
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Metabolism - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅Enzyme- // // //



catalyzed /



reactions
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that allow organisms to grow and maintain structures.
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Anabolism - // /



CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅Uses energy to construct cells
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(low entropy). Requires ATP → ADP conversion.
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Catabolism - // /



CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅Breaks
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