NUTRITION 1020 WSU MODULE 3
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following is known as an accessory organ in the
digestive process?
The Heart
The Duodenum
The Kidney
The Gallbladder
The Lungs. Answer: The Gallbladder
◉ What happens mostly in the large intestine (colon)?
Vitamins and minerals are absorbed
Water is absorbed
Amino acids are absorbed
Glucose is absorbed
Fiber is absorbed.. Answer: Water is absorbed
,◉ What is true about fat absorption?
It occurs in the ascending colon.
It is aided by emulsification with bile.
It is released into the blood stream as VLDL.
It requires amylase action on the glycerol backbone.
All of the above. Answer: It is aided by emulsification with bile.
◉ Which type of absorption mechanism requires a selective protein
carrier and ATP energy?
Facilitated diffusion
Passive diffusion
Active transport
Passive transport
Nutrient activity. Answer: Active transport
◉ What happens first, protein denaturation or protein digestion?
Protein denaturation
Protein digestion. Answer: Protein denaturation
, ◉ What is the correct process of protein synthesis?
DNA is transcribed to mRNA which is translated to Protein.
mRNA is transcribed to DNA which is translated to Protein
Protein is transcribed to mRNA which is translated to DNA
Protein is transcribed to DNA which is translated to mRNA
DNA is transcribed to Protein which is translated to mRNA.. Answer:
DNA is transcribed to mRNA which is translated to Protein.
◉ High protein diets can deplete the body of:
Water
Calcium
Vitamin B6
All of the above.. Answer: All of the above.
◉ Lactase persistence is tied to human biocultural evolution.
True
False. Answer: False
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following is known as an accessory organ in the
digestive process?
The Heart
The Duodenum
The Kidney
The Gallbladder
The Lungs. Answer: The Gallbladder
◉ What happens mostly in the large intestine (colon)?
Vitamins and minerals are absorbed
Water is absorbed
Amino acids are absorbed
Glucose is absorbed
Fiber is absorbed.. Answer: Water is absorbed
,◉ What is true about fat absorption?
It occurs in the ascending colon.
It is aided by emulsification with bile.
It is released into the blood stream as VLDL.
It requires amylase action on the glycerol backbone.
All of the above. Answer: It is aided by emulsification with bile.
◉ Which type of absorption mechanism requires a selective protein
carrier and ATP energy?
Facilitated diffusion
Passive diffusion
Active transport
Passive transport
Nutrient activity. Answer: Active transport
◉ What happens first, protein denaturation or protein digestion?
Protein denaturation
Protein digestion. Answer: Protein denaturation
, ◉ What is the correct process of protein synthesis?
DNA is transcribed to mRNA which is translated to Protein.
mRNA is transcribed to DNA which is translated to Protein
Protein is transcribed to mRNA which is translated to DNA
Protein is transcribed to DNA which is translated to mRNA
DNA is transcribed to Protein which is translated to mRNA.. Answer:
DNA is transcribed to mRNA which is translated to Protein.
◉ High protein diets can deplete the body of:
Water
Calcium
Vitamin B6
All of the above.. Answer: All of the above.
◉ Lactase persistence is tied to human biocultural evolution.
True
False. Answer: False
