HUN 2201 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Why does someone who has lactose intolerance have gastrointestinal problems, such
as abdominal distension, gas, cramping, and diarrhea? - Answer -The undigested
lactose in the intestine draws water and bacteria.
Which mineral is added to refined white flour when it is enriched? - Answer -iron
Fiber can bind certain minerals, preventing their absorption. - Answer -true
The transport of substance across a cell membrane with the aid of a carrier molecule
and the expenditure of energy is: - Answer -active transport
Which of the following is NOT considered "organic"? - Answer -water
Water-soluble substances are absorbed into the ______ and go directly to the _______.
- Answer -blood, liver
"Nutrient Density" refers to foods that: - Answer -provide more nutrients relative to
kcalories.
Formation of glycogen by the liver cell is an example of: - Answer -anabolism
Pyruvate can be converted into all of the following EXCEPT: - Answer -fructose
Glucagon: - Answer -A. stimulates the breakdown of liver glycogen.
B. promotes the synthesis of glucose.
C. raises blood glucose levels.
D. **all of these choices. **
When there is not sufficient carbohydrate to completely metabolize fatty acids, these
molecules form - Answer -ketones
After the first day or so of fasting, which of the following is most depleted in the body? -
Answer -glycogen
Fatty acids cannot be used to make glucose because: - Answer -the reactions that
break them down produce two-carbon molecules.
People who are lactose intolerant: - Answer -have inadequate production of the
enzyme lactase.
The study of how a person's genes interact with nutrients is termed: - Answer -
nutritional genomics.
Why does someone who has lactose intolerance have gastrointestinal problems, such
as abdominal distension, gas, cramping, and diarrhea? - Answer -The undigested
lactose in the intestine draws water and bacteria.
Which mineral is added to refined white flour when it is enriched? - Answer -iron
Fiber can bind certain minerals, preventing their absorption. - Answer -true
The transport of substance across a cell membrane with the aid of a carrier molecule
and the expenditure of energy is: - Answer -active transport
Which of the following is NOT considered "organic"? - Answer -water
Water-soluble substances are absorbed into the ______ and go directly to the _______.
- Answer -blood, liver
"Nutrient Density" refers to foods that: - Answer -provide more nutrients relative to
kcalories.
Formation of glycogen by the liver cell is an example of: - Answer -anabolism
Pyruvate can be converted into all of the following EXCEPT: - Answer -fructose
Glucagon: - Answer -A. stimulates the breakdown of liver glycogen.
B. promotes the synthesis of glucose.
C. raises blood glucose levels.
D. **all of these choices. **
When there is not sufficient carbohydrate to completely metabolize fatty acids, these
molecules form - Answer -ketones
After the first day or so of fasting, which of the following is most depleted in the body? -
Answer -glycogen
Fatty acids cannot be used to make glucose because: - Answer -the reactions that
break them down produce two-carbon molecules.
People who are lactose intolerant: - Answer -have inadequate production of the
enzyme lactase.
The study of how a person's genes interact with nutrients is termed: - Answer -
nutritional genomics.
