NSC 308 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
& VERIFIED ANSWERS (JUST RELEASED)
What substance controls the release of HCl in the stomach to prevent excessive acidity?
A. CCK (Cholecystokinin)
B. Bicarbonate
C. pepsinogen
D. gastrin Correct answer-D. gastrin
Arachidonic acid is a metabolic derivative of
A. trans fat
B. alpha-linoleic acid
C. linoleic acid
D. cholesterol Correct answer-C. linoleic acid
Loren is trying to lose weight and reduced his caloric intake to 2000kcals, 100g protein, and 65g of
fat. What percentage of total kcals is coming from fat?
A. 13%
B. 23%
C. 29%
D. 33% Correct answer-C. 29%
fat 9kcal/g
CHO 4 kcal/g
protein 4 kcal/g
alcohol 7 kcal/g
What dictates the structure of a protein molecule synthesized by the body?
A. the body's need for a protein
B. the DNA inside the nucleus of the cell
C. the secondary protein structure
D. the combination of proteins consumed the diet Correct answer-B. the DNA inside the nucleus of
the cell
An untreated patient with Familial Hypercholesterolemia can be identified by:
A. pale skin
B. brittle hair
C. xanthomas (fatty lumps)
D. misshapen fingernails Correct answer-C. xanthomas (fatty lumps)
Which of the following people would likely be in positive nitrogen balance?
A. pregnant women
B. overweight adult
C. someone who is starving
D. burn patient Correct answer-A. pregnant women
, g protein= 16% Nitrogen
positive nitrogen balance: growing people, broken leg/arm, children
negative nitrogen balance: ICU patient with trauma, starving person, burn patient
A person with Tangiers is unable to properly
A. make HDL
B. remove LDL
C. esterify cholesterol
D. make chylomicrons Correct answer-A. make HDL
has very high levels of HDL
Which is most likely to cause intestinal gas?
A. bananas
B. broccoli
C. chicken breast
D. eggs Correct answer-B. broccoli
cruciferous vegetables induces gas
Which statement is true regarding triglycerides (TGs) and fatty acids (FAs)?
A. TGs normally contain only one type of FA
B. the essential FAs are monosaturated
C. trans FAs occur only in hydrogenated fats
D. polyunsaturated FAs are the most unstable Correct answer-D. polyunsaturated FAs are the most
unstable
saturated (most stable)
monounsaturated
polyunsaturated (least stable)
If an individual consumes 100g of protein, how many grams of nitrogen was consumed?
A. 100
B. 60
C. 16
D. 25 Correct answer-C. 16
100g x .16= 16 g Nitrogen
The primary function of liver glycogen is
A. to fuel the muscles
B. to maintain blood glucose levels
C. to provide energy for digestion
& VERIFIED ANSWERS (JUST RELEASED)
What substance controls the release of HCl in the stomach to prevent excessive acidity?
A. CCK (Cholecystokinin)
B. Bicarbonate
C. pepsinogen
D. gastrin Correct answer-D. gastrin
Arachidonic acid is a metabolic derivative of
A. trans fat
B. alpha-linoleic acid
C. linoleic acid
D. cholesterol Correct answer-C. linoleic acid
Loren is trying to lose weight and reduced his caloric intake to 2000kcals, 100g protein, and 65g of
fat. What percentage of total kcals is coming from fat?
A. 13%
B. 23%
C. 29%
D. 33% Correct answer-C. 29%
fat 9kcal/g
CHO 4 kcal/g
protein 4 kcal/g
alcohol 7 kcal/g
What dictates the structure of a protein molecule synthesized by the body?
A. the body's need for a protein
B. the DNA inside the nucleus of the cell
C. the secondary protein structure
D. the combination of proteins consumed the diet Correct answer-B. the DNA inside the nucleus of
the cell
An untreated patient with Familial Hypercholesterolemia can be identified by:
A. pale skin
B. brittle hair
C. xanthomas (fatty lumps)
D. misshapen fingernails Correct answer-C. xanthomas (fatty lumps)
Which of the following people would likely be in positive nitrogen balance?
A. pregnant women
B. overweight adult
C. someone who is starving
D. burn patient Correct answer-A. pregnant women
, g protein= 16% Nitrogen
positive nitrogen balance: growing people, broken leg/arm, children
negative nitrogen balance: ICU patient with trauma, starving person, burn patient
A person with Tangiers is unable to properly
A. make HDL
B. remove LDL
C. esterify cholesterol
D. make chylomicrons Correct answer-A. make HDL
has very high levels of HDL
Which is most likely to cause intestinal gas?
A. bananas
B. broccoli
C. chicken breast
D. eggs Correct answer-B. broccoli
cruciferous vegetables induces gas
Which statement is true regarding triglycerides (TGs) and fatty acids (FAs)?
A. TGs normally contain only one type of FA
B. the essential FAs are monosaturated
C. trans FAs occur only in hydrogenated fats
D. polyunsaturated FAs are the most unstable Correct answer-D. polyunsaturated FAs are the most
unstable
saturated (most stable)
monounsaturated
polyunsaturated (least stable)
If an individual consumes 100g of protein, how many grams of nitrogen was consumed?
A. 100
B. 60
C. 16
D. 25 Correct answer-C. 16
100g x .16= 16 g Nitrogen
The primary function of liver glycogen is
A. to fuel the muscles
B. to maintain blood glucose levels
C. to provide energy for digestion
