WGU: D440 - Health and Wellness.
Proteins
Which vegetarian diet restricts the consumption of any item originating from or
containing animal products? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vegan
What statement made by the nurse demonstrates understanding of the role of rennin in
the absorption of protein? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Rennin and calcium prevent rapid
absorption of milk in an infant."
Which enzyme that is involved in the digestion of protein is responsible for attacking
acid in the small intestine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Carboxypeptidase
Which protein comes from an animal source?
Soy
Tofu
Milk
Pine nuts - CORRECT ANSWER-Milk
Which protein is a vital oxygen carrier in the red blood cells?
Albumin
Peptide hormones
Hemoglobin
Transferrin - CORRECT ANSWER-Hemoglobin
Which term refers to the five amino acids that the body can synthesize if the necessary
building blocks and enzymes are available versus other amino acids? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dispensable
Which group has the highest risk for malnutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER-Children
Which plant source of protein is the only complete protein that contains all of the
indispensable amino acids?
Soy
Egg
Nuts
Gelatin - CORRECT ANSWER-Soy
In which location does the initial breakdown of protein into amino acids begin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Mouth
Proteins
Which vegetarian diet restricts the consumption of any item originating from or
containing animal products? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vegan
What statement made by the nurse demonstrates understanding of the role of rennin in
the absorption of protein? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Rennin and calcium prevent rapid
absorption of milk in an infant."
Which enzyme that is involved in the digestion of protein is responsible for attacking
acid in the small intestine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Carboxypeptidase
Which protein comes from an animal source?
Soy
Tofu
Milk
Pine nuts - CORRECT ANSWER-Milk
Which protein is a vital oxygen carrier in the red blood cells?
Albumin
Peptide hormones
Hemoglobin
Transferrin - CORRECT ANSWER-Hemoglobin
Which term refers to the five amino acids that the body can synthesize if the necessary
building blocks and enzymes are available versus other amino acids? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dispensable
Which group has the highest risk for malnutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER-Children
Which plant source of protein is the only complete protein that contains all of the
indispensable amino acids?
Soy
Egg
Nuts
Gelatin - CORRECT ANSWER-Soy
In which location does the initial breakdown of protein into amino acids begin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Mouth
