AASDN COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◍ a nerve cell has many mitochondria . Answer: false
◍ which of the following vitamins is not a fat soluble vitamin . Answer:
niacin
◍ the simplest and most rapid method of energy production is the
formation of ATP by phosphocreatine breakdown . Answer: true
◍ which of the following foods is not a complete protein source .
Answer: black beans
◍ the digestive tract is made up of a series of hollow organs joined in a
long twisted tube from the mouth to the anus . Answer: true
◍ the TCA cycle reactions occur in the . Answer: inner compartment of
the mitochondria
◍ the recommended protein intake for strength and endurance athletes is
8g/kg/bw/day . Answer: false
,◍ 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
FULL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◍ a nerve cell has many mitochondria . Answer: false
◍ which of the following vitamins is not a fat soluble vitamin . Answer:
niacin
◍ the simplest and most rapid method of energy production is the
formation of ATP by phosphocreatine breakdown . Answer: true
◍ which of the following foods is not a complete protein source .
Answer: black beans
◍ the digestive tract is made up of a series of hollow organs joined in a
long twisted tube from the mouth to the anus . Answer: true
◍ the TCA cycle reactions occur in the . Answer: inner compartment of
the mitochondria
◍ the recommended protein intake for strength and endurance athletes is
8g/kg/bw/day . Answer: false
,◍ 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
