AASDN Exam Study Guide. Sample Questions And
Solutions Graded A
The lower esophageal sphincter lies between the - answer esophagus and stomach
The phases of energy production include - answer atp, glycolysis, tca cycle, and etc
Glycolysis occurs in the mitochondria of the cell - answer false
In energy production, pyruvate enters - answer both the aerobic and anaerobic
pathways
Factors that contribute to catabolism of muscle include - answer fasting, starvation,
illness, stress, caffeine, alcohol, and inadequate rest
Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component in all muscle
contractions - answer false
Carb loading refers to - answer consume 8-10 grams of carbs per bw/day 1-3 days
prior to an event, 36-48 before the event consume 10-12 grams of cho per kg bw every
24 hours
The sum of calories expended on a daily basis includes - answer bmr, thermic effect of
food, and physical activity
Thermic effect of food refers to the number of calories utilized at rest - answer false
Specialization of 3 segments of the small intestines allows for absorption of nutrients in
different areas along the small intestines - answer true
A stroke occurs when - answer a clot blocks the blood supply to the brain or when a
blood vessel in or around the brain burtsts
Some of the most important treatable risk factors for stroke include - answer
hypertension, cigarette smoking, heart disease, warning signs or history of tia, diabetes,
physical inactivity, and obesity
A major role of cholesterol is - answer modulating membrane fluidity
A large substantial proportion of cancers could be prevented by eliminating cell phone
usage, microwave usage, and computer usage - answer false
, All cancers involve the malfunction of genes that control cell growth and division -
answer true
At least 21 studies have found an inverse relationship between physical activity and
lung cancer risk - answer true
Bg homeostasis is regulated primarily by the hormones - answer insulin, glucagon,
epinephrine and norepinephrine
Which of the following is not a non-insulin dependent cell - answer fat cell
The pancreas produces - answer a wide variety of enzymes that breakdown cho, fats
and proteins
Absorbed fatty acids and cho are reassembled and transported throughout the body via
- answer lipoproteins
The exogenous pathway for lipoprotein metabolism refers to - answer chylomicrons
that are secreted from the intestinal epithelial cells into the lymphatic system
Steroids are organic compounds derived from the 17 carbon atoms composed of 4
rings - answer true
One should avoid eating fish bc of the pcbs and mercury found in all types of fish -
answer false
The hormone in the small intestines that signals the gal bladder to release bile (which
emulsifies fat) is - answer cholecytokinin
The two essential fatty acids are eicosanoids and prostaglandins - answer false
Essential fatty acids function to hold oxygen in cell membranes where they act as a
barrier to foreign organisms - answer true
The mediterranean diet emphasizes - answer food rich in omega 3, whole grains, fresh
fruit an veggies, fish...
Trans fatty acids are formed when - answer hydrogen is added to unsaturated fats
The secondary structure of proteins is determined by - answer weak electrical
attractions within the polypeptide chain
Essential amino acids are ones that can be synthesized by an organism and are
required to sustain life - answer true
It is impossible to ingest toxic levels of vitamin c - answer false
Solutions Graded A
The lower esophageal sphincter lies between the - answer esophagus and stomach
The phases of energy production include - answer atp, glycolysis, tca cycle, and etc
Glycolysis occurs in the mitochondria of the cell - answer false
In energy production, pyruvate enters - answer both the aerobic and anaerobic
pathways
Factors that contribute to catabolism of muscle include - answer fasting, starvation,
illness, stress, caffeine, alcohol, and inadequate rest
Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component in all muscle
contractions - answer false
Carb loading refers to - answer consume 8-10 grams of carbs per bw/day 1-3 days
prior to an event, 36-48 before the event consume 10-12 grams of cho per kg bw every
24 hours
The sum of calories expended on a daily basis includes - answer bmr, thermic effect of
food, and physical activity
Thermic effect of food refers to the number of calories utilized at rest - answer false
Specialization of 3 segments of the small intestines allows for absorption of nutrients in
different areas along the small intestines - answer true
A stroke occurs when - answer a clot blocks the blood supply to the brain or when a
blood vessel in or around the brain burtsts
Some of the most important treatable risk factors for stroke include - answer
hypertension, cigarette smoking, heart disease, warning signs or history of tia, diabetes,
physical inactivity, and obesity
A major role of cholesterol is - answer modulating membrane fluidity
A large substantial proportion of cancers could be prevented by eliminating cell phone
usage, microwave usage, and computer usage - answer false
, All cancers involve the malfunction of genes that control cell growth and division -
answer true
At least 21 studies have found an inverse relationship between physical activity and
lung cancer risk - answer true
Bg homeostasis is regulated primarily by the hormones - answer insulin, glucagon,
epinephrine and norepinephrine
Which of the following is not a non-insulin dependent cell - answer fat cell
The pancreas produces - answer a wide variety of enzymes that breakdown cho, fats
and proteins
Absorbed fatty acids and cho are reassembled and transported throughout the body via
- answer lipoproteins
The exogenous pathway for lipoprotein metabolism refers to - answer chylomicrons
that are secreted from the intestinal epithelial cells into the lymphatic system
Steroids are organic compounds derived from the 17 carbon atoms composed of 4
rings - answer true
One should avoid eating fish bc of the pcbs and mercury found in all types of fish -
answer false
The hormone in the small intestines that signals the gal bladder to release bile (which
emulsifies fat) is - answer cholecytokinin
The two essential fatty acids are eicosanoids and prostaglandins - answer false
Essential fatty acids function to hold oxygen in cell membranes where they act as a
barrier to foreign organisms - answer true
The mediterranean diet emphasizes - answer food rich in omega 3, whole grains, fresh
fruit an veggies, fish...
Trans fatty acids are formed when - answer hydrogen is added to unsaturated fats
The secondary structure of proteins is determined by - answer weak electrical
attractions within the polypeptide chain
Essential amino acids are ones that can be synthesized by an organism and are
required to sustain life - answer true
It is impossible to ingest toxic levels of vitamin c - answer false
