age 1 of 44
Nutrition HUN1201 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES || 100%
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One function of the gallbladder is to ......ANSWER........store bile
The hepatic portal vein empties into the ......ANSWER........liver
What structure prevents reflux of stomach contents?
......ANSWER........lower esophageal sphincter
The gastrointestinal microbiome is comprised primarily of
......ANSWER........bacteria
What is the function of mucus in the stomach? ......ANSWER........it
protects stomach cells from gastric juices
,age 2 of 44
The first section of the small intestine is called the:
......ANSWER........duodenum
Bile is produced by the: ......ANSWER........liver
Fiber is absorbed in the small intestine ......ANSWER........false
What is chyme? ......ANSWER........a mixture of partially digested
food, water, and gastric juices
What is the function of bile? ......ANSWER........It emulsifies fats
During digestion, bicarbonate is produced by _____, the
purpose of bicarbonate is to _____ ......ANSWER........small
intestine; neutralize pH
What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
......ANSWER........It creates an optimum acidity
,age 3 of 44
One function of sphincter muscles is to ......ANSWER........control
the passage of food through the GI tract
What is the normal pH of the gastric juice? ......ANSWER........2
Which product provides abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty
acids? ......ANSWER........flaxseed oil
Which food contains cholesterol? ......ANSWER........roasted turkey
In comparison to a low-density lipoprotein, a high-density
lipoprotein contains ......ANSWER........less lipid
Which lipid is an essential nutrient? ......ANSWER........linoleic acid
How is soluble fiber in the diet thought to help lower blood
cholesterol level? ......ANSWER........it enhances excretion of bile
leading to increased cholesterol turnover
, age 4 of 44
Which product is considered a major source of polyunsaturated
fat? ......ANSWER........corn oil
Bile is know to assist in the absorption of ......ANSWER........fat
In the digestion of fats, ____ acts as emulsifier
......ANSWER........bile
What is a common dietary saturated fatty acid?
......ANSWER........stearic acid
Chylomicrons are synthesized within the
......ANSWER........intestinal cells
When amino acids are deaminated, the immediate products are
ammonia and often a ......ANSWER........keto acid
What percentage of total food energy should protein provide?
......ANSWER........10-35%
Nutrition HUN1201 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
One function of the gallbladder is to ......ANSWER........store bile
The hepatic portal vein empties into the ......ANSWER........liver
What structure prevents reflux of stomach contents?
......ANSWER........lower esophageal sphincter
The gastrointestinal microbiome is comprised primarily of
......ANSWER........bacteria
What is the function of mucus in the stomach? ......ANSWER........it
protects stomach cells from gastric juices
,age 2 of 44
The first section of the small intestine is called the:
......ANSWER........duodenum
Bile is produced by the: ......ANSWER........liver
Fiber is absorbed in the small intestine ......ANSWER........false
What is chyme? ......ANSWER........a mixture of partially digested
food, water, and gastric juices
What is the function of bile? ......ANSWER........It emulsifies fats
During digestion, bicarbonate is produced by _____, the
purpose of bicarbonate is to _____ ......ANSWER........small
intestine; neutralize pH
What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
......ANSWER........It creates an optimum acidity
,age 3 of 44
One function of sphincter muscles is to ......ANSWER........control
the passage of food through the GI tract
What is the normal pH of the gastric juice? ......ANSWER........2
Which product provides abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty
acids? ......ANSWER........flaxseed oil
Which food contains cholesterol? ......ANSWER........roasted turkey
In comparison to a low-density lipoprotein, a high-density
lipoprotein contains ......ANSWER........less lipid
Which lipid is an essential nutrient? ......ANSWER........linoleic acid
How is soluble fiber in the diet thought to help lower blood
cholesterol level? ......ANSWER........it enhances excretion of bile
leading to increased cholesterol turnover
, age 4 of 44
Which product is considered a major source of polyunsaturated
fat? ......ANSWER........corn oil
Bile is know to assist in the absorption of ......ANSWER........fat
In the digestion of fats, ____ acts as emulsifier
......ANSWER........bile
What is a common dietary saturated fatty acid?
......ANSWER........stearic acid
Chylomicrons are synthesized within the
......ANSWER........intestinal cells
When amino acids are deaminated, the immediate products are
ammonia and often a ......ANSWER........keto acid
What percentage of total food energy should protein provide?
......ANSWER........10-35%
