Nutrition 1020 – Module 3: Exam 3 (WSU) Questions & Answers (2026/2027
A+ Grade Study Guide)
Which organ is responsible for the release of sodium bicarbonate, a chemical needed to neutralize
stomach acid?
The stomach
The Duodenum
The Liver
The Gallbladder
The Pancreas - (answer)The Pancreas
Which of the following is known as an accessory organ in the digestive process?
The Heart
The Duodenum
The Kidney
The Gallbladder
The Lungs - (answer)The Gallbladder
What happens mostly in the large intestine (colon)?
Vitamins and minerals are absorbed
Water is absorbed
Amino acids are absorbed
Glucose is absorbed
Fiber is absorbed. - (answer)Water is absorbed
What is true about fat absorption?
It occurs in the ascending colon.
,Nutrition 1020 – Module 3: Exam 3 (WSU) Questions & Answers (2026/2027
A+ Grade Study Guide)
It is aided by emulsification with bile.
It is released into the blood stream as VLDL.
It requires amylase action on the glycerol backbone.
All of the above - (answer)It is aided by emulsification with bile.
Which type of absorption mechanism requires a selective protein carrier and ATP energy?
Facilitated diffusion
Passive diffusion
Active transport
Passive transport
Nutrient activity - (answer)Active transport
What happens first, protein denaturation or protein digestion?
Protein denaturation
Protein digestion - (answer)Protein denaturation
What is the correct process of protein synthesis?
DNA is transcribed to mRNA which is translated to Protein.
mRNA is transcribed to DNA which is translated to Protein
Protein is transcribed to mRNA which is translated to DNA
Protein is transcribed to DNA which is translated to mRNA
DNA is transcribed to Protein which is translated to mRNA. - (answer)DNA is transcribed to mRNA which
is translated to Protein.
High protein diets can deplete the body of:
, Nutrition 1020 – Module 3: Exam 3 (WSU) Questions & Answers (2026/2027
A+ Grade Study Guide)
Water
Calcium
Vitamin B6
All of the above. - (answer)All of the above.
Lactase persistence is tied to human biocultural evolution.
True
False - (answer)False
Protein need is based on body:
Weight
Height
Caloric need
CHO adequacy
Nutrient density - (answer)Weight
Kwashiorkor is best described as:
Fibrous proteins
High biological value protein sources
Complementary protein sources
Lack of protein and energy in the diet
Lack of protein in the diet - (answer)Lack of protein in the diet
_________ decreases transit time.
A+ Grade Study Guide)
Which organ is responsible for the release of sodium bicarbonate, a chemical needed to neutralize
stomach acid?
The stomach
The Duodenum
The Liver
The Gallbladder
The Pancreas - (answer)The Pancreas
Which of the following is known as an accessory organ in the digestive process?
The Heart
The Duodenum
The Kidney
The Gallbladder
The Lungs - (answer)The Gallbladder
What happens mostly in the large intestine (colon)?
Vitamins and minerals are absorbed
Water is absorbed
Amino acids are absorbed
Glucose is absorbed
Fiber is absorbed. - (answer)Water is absorbed
What is true about fat absorption?
It occurs in the ascending colon.
,Nutrition 1020 – Module 3: Exam 3 (WSU) Questions & Answers (2026/2027
A+ Grade Study Guide)
It is aided by emulsification with bile.
It is released into the blood stream as VLDL.
It requires amylase action on the glycerol backbone.
All of the above - (answer)It is aided by emulsification with bile.
Which type of absorption mechanism requires a selective protein carrier and ATP energy?
Facilitated diffusion
Passive diffusion
Active transport
Passive transport
Nutrient activity - (answer)Active transport
What happens first, protein denaturation or protein digestion?
Protein denaturation
Protein digestion - (answer)Protein denaturation
What is the correct process of protein synthesis?
DNA is transcribed to mRNA which is translated to Protein.
mRNA is transcribed to DNA which is translated to Protein
Protein is transcribed to mRNA which is translated to DNA
Protein is transcribed to DNA which is translated to mRNA
DNA is transcribed to Protein which is translated to mRNA. - (answer)DNA is transcribed to mRNA which
is translated to Protein.
High protein diets can deplete the body of:
, Nutrition 1020 – Module 3: Exam 3 (WSU) Questions & Answers (2026/2027
A+ Grade Study Guide)
Water
Calcium
Vitamin B6
All of the above. - (answer)All of the above.
Lactase persistence is tied to human biocultural evolution.
True
False - (answer)False
Protein need is based on body:
Weight
Height
Caloric need
CHO adequacy
Nutrient density - (answer)Weight
Kwashiorkor is best described as:
Fibrous proteins
High biological value protein sources
Complementary protein sources
Lack of protein and energy in the diet
Lack of protein in the diet - (answer)Lack of protein in the diet
_________ decreases transit time.
