NUFD 113 MIDTERM CH6-10 PT2 || CORRECT ANSWERS
100%.
The function of glucagon is to break the stored glycogen in the liver and release glucose into
blood through a process known as ___________.
glycogenolysis
gluconeogenesis
ketosis
glycolysis
All of the above correct answers glycogenolysis
After the consumption of a meal, increases in the levels of blood glucose triggers the release of
__________from pancreas.
glucagon
insulin
cortisol
norepinephrine correct answers insulin
What might be your best dietary recommendation for an individual with poorly controlled type-2
diabetes?
Stay away from carbohydrates for at least 1 month
Increase intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grain/high-fiber foods
Maintain consistency in your carbohydrate intake (i.e. not too much or too little)
Both b and c correct answers Both b and c
_____________ provides "bulk" for stool formation and speeds up the movement of food and
waste through the digestive system, which can help prevent constipation.
Insoluble fiber
, Soluble fiber
Monosaccharides
All of the above correct answers Insoluble fiber
Insulin is involved in the following mechanisms except _________.
glycogenesis
protein synthesis
gluconeogenesis
fat synthesis in adipose cells
oxidation of glucose correct answers gluconeogenesis
Which of the following foods, if consumed on an empty stomach, has the lowest Glycemic
Index?
Dates
Raisins
White bread
Plain yogurt
All-bran cereal correct answers Plain yogurt
No carbohydrates are really "bad" or "good" for you; carbohydrates simply have different effects
on blood sugar levels and therefore on insulin release.
True
False correct answers True
Adrenal glands secrete ________________ in stressful conditions that increase the body's need
for energy (intense physical activity, "fight or flight" situations).
cortisol
glucagon
100%.
The function of glucagon is to break the stored glycogen in the liver and release glucose into
blood through a process known as ___________.
glycogenolysis
gluconeogenesis
ketosis
glycolysis
All of the above correct answers glycogenolysis
After the consumption of a meal, increases in the levels of blood glucose triggers the release of
__________from pancreas.
glucagon
insulin
cortisol
norepinephrine correct answers insulin
What might be your best dietary recommendation for an individual with poorly controlled type-2
diabetes?
Stay away from carbohydrates for at least 1 month
Increase intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grain/high-fiber foods
Maintain consistency in your carbohydrate intake (i.e. not too much or too little)
Both b and c correct answers Both b and c
_____________ provides "bulk" for stool formation and speeds up the movement of food and
waste through the digestive system, which can help prevent constipation.
Insoluble fiber
, Soluble fiber
Monosaccharides
All of the above correct answers Insoluble fiber
Insulin is involved in the following mechanisms except _________.
glycogenesis
protein synthesis
gluconeogenesis
fat synthesis in adipose cells
oxidation of glucose correct answers gluconeogenesis
Which of the following foods, if consumed on an empty stomach, has the lowest Glycemic
Index?
Dates
Raisins
White bread
Plain yogurt
All-bran cereal correct answers Plain yogurt
No carbohydrates are really "bad" or "good" for you; carbohydrates simply have different effects
on blood sugar levels and therefore on insulin release.
True
False correct answers True
Adrenal glands secrete ________________ in stressful conditions that increase the body's need
for energy (intense physical activity, "fight or flight" situations).
cortisol
glucagon
