Nutrition 1020 WSU Module 3: Exam 3 Practice questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Which organ is responsible for the release of sodium bicarbonate, a chemical needed to neutralize
stomach acid?
The stomach
The Duodenum
The Liver
The Gallbladder
The Pancreas
- correct answer The Pancreas
Which of the following is known as an accessory organ in the digestive process?
The Heart
The Duodenum
The Kidney
The Gallbladder
The Lungs
- correct 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.
- correct 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
- correct 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
- correct answer Active transport
What happens first, protein denaturation or protein digestion?
Protein denaturation
Protein digestion
- correct 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.
- correct 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.
- correct answer All of the above.
Lactase persistence is tied to human biocultural evolution.
True
False
- correct answer False
Protein need is based on body:
Weight
Height
Caloric need
CHO adequacy
Nutrient density
- correct answer Weight
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Which organ is responsible for the release of sodium bicarbonate, a chemical needed to neutralize
stomach acid?
The stomach
The Duodenum
The Liver
The Gallbladder
The Pancreas
- correct answer The Pancreas
Which of the following is known as an accessory organ in the digestive process?
The Heart
The Duodenum
The Kidney
The Gallbladder
The Lungs
- correct 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.
- correct 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
- correct 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
- correct answer Active transport
What happens first, protein denaturation or protein digestion?
Protein denaturation
Protein digestion
- correct 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.
- correct 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.
- correct answer All of the above.
Lactase persistence is tied to human biocultural evolution.
True
False
- correct answer False
Protein need is based on body:
Weight
Height
Caloric need
CHO adequacy
Nutrient density
- correct answer Weight
