BIOL 1322 Final Exam (Understanding Nutrition Chapter
12, 13, 14, 16) Questions With Complete Solutions
A measure of the amount at which nutrient is absorbed and used
by the body is termed
a. net utilization
b. bioavailability
c. biological value
d. utilization efficiency Correct Answers bioavailability
A muscle that increases in size in response to use is an example
of
a. atrophy
b. hypertrophy
c. muscular endurance
d. muscle engorgement Correct Answers hypertrophy
A person's "VO2 max" is the maximum
a. velocity on a treadmill test
b. rate of oxygen consumption
c. intake of oxygen while at rest
d. intake of air at 70% physical exhaustion Correct Answers
rate of oxygen consumption
A tissue deprived of an oxygen supply during exercise would
develop an accumulation of
a. ATP
,b. lactate
c. glucose-1-phosphate
d. TCA cycle intermediates Correct Answers lactate
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the
Canadian Pediatric Society, breastfeeding of full-term infants is
a. optional
b. mildly recommended
c. moderately recommended
d. strongly recommended Correct Answers strongly
recommended
All of the following are properties of electrolytes except
a. they attract water
b. they are charged particles
c. they carry electrical current
d. they include fat-soluble as well as water-soluble particles
Correct Answers they include fat-soluble as well as water-
soluble particles
Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to
a. provide energy for cells
b. provide rigidity for the bones and teeth
c. regulate the transmission of nerve impulses
d. maintain the blood level of calcium within very narrow limits
Correct Answers provide rigidity for the bones and teeth
, Among the following ethic groups, which has the highest bone
density?
a. Japanese
b. Caucasian
c. African-American
d. South American Hispanic Correct Answers african-american
Among the following groups, which has the highest percentage
of body water?
a. Elderly
b. Children
c. Obese people
d. Female adolescents Correct Answers Children
Approximately how many mL of water/day are produced by
metabolism?
a. 100
b. 250
c. 500
d. 750 Correct Answers 250
Approximately how much water (lbs) is found in a 134-lb
person?
a. 34
b. 65
c. 80
d. 105 Correct Answers 80
12, 13, 14, 16) Questions With Complete Solutions
A measure of the amount at which nutrient is absorbed and used
by the body is termed
a. net utilization
b. bioavailability
c. biological value
d. utilization efficiency Correct Answers bioavailability
A muscle that increases in size in response to use is an example
of
a. atrophy
b. hypertrophy
c. muscular endurance
d. muscle engorgement Correct Answers hypertrophy
A person's "VO2 max" is the maximum
a. velocity on a treadmill test
b. rate of oxygen consumption
c. intake of oxygen while at rest
d. intake of air at 70% physical exhaustion Correct Answers
rate of oxygen consumption
A tissue deprived of an oxygen supply during exercise would
develop an accumulation of
a. ATP
,b. lactate
c. glucose-1-phosphate
d. TCA cycle intermediates Correct Answers lactate
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the
Canadian Pediatric Society, breastfeeding of full-term infants is
a. optional
b. mildly recommended
c. moderately recommended
d. strongly recommended Correct Answers strongly
recommended
All of the following are properties of electrolytes except
a. they attract water
b. they are charged particles
c. they carry electrical current
d. they include fat-soluble as well as water-soluble particles
Correct Answers they include fat-soluble as well as water-
soluble particles
Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to
a. provide energy for cells
b. provide rigidity for the bones and teeth
c. regulate the transmission of nerve impulses
d. maintain the blood level of calcium within very narrow limits
Correct Answers provide rigidity for the bones and teeth
, Among the following ethic groups, which has the highest bone
density?
a. Japanese
b. Caucasian
c. African-American
d. South American Hispanic Correct Answers african-american
Among the following groups, which has the highest percentage
of body water?
a. Elderly
b. Children
c. Obese people
d. Female adolescents Correct Answers Children
Approximately how many mL of water/day are produced by
metabolism?
a. 100
b. 250
c. 500
d. 750 Correct Answers 250
Approximately how much water (lbs) is found in a 134-lb
person?
a. 34
b. 65
c. 80
d. 105 Correct Answers 80
