AASDN Exam Study Guide. Sample Questions And Solutions Graded A

AASDN Exam Study Guide. Sample Questions And Solutions Graded A 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 At least 21 studies have found an inverse relationship between physical activity and lung cancer risk - answer true Bg homeostasis is regulated primarily by the hormones - answer insulin, glucagon, epinephrine and norepinephrine Which of the following is not a non-insulin dependent cell - answer fat cell The pancreas produces - answer a wide variety of enzymes that breakdown cho, fats and proteins Absorbed fatty acids and cho are reassembled and transported throughout the body via - answer lipoproteins The exogenous pathway for lipoprotein metabolism refers to - answer chylomicrons that are secreted from the intestinal epithelial cells into the lymphatic system Steroids are organic compounds derived from the 17 carbon atoms composed of 4 rings - answer true One should avoid eating fish bc of the pcbs and mercury found in all types of fish - answer false The hormone in the small intestines that signals the gal bladder to release bile (which emulsifies fat) is - answer cholecytokinin The two essential fatty acids are eicosanoids and prostaglandins - answer false Essential fatty acids function to hold oxygen in cell membranes where they act as a barrier to foreign organisms - answer true The mediterranean diet emphasizes - answer food rich in omega 3, whole grains, fresh fruit an veggies, fish... Trans fatty acids are formed when - answer hydrogen is added to unsaturated fats The secondary structure of proteins is determined by - answer weak electrical attractions within the polypeptide chain Essential amino acids are ones that can be synthesized by an organism and are required to sustain life - answer true It is impossible to ingest toxic levels of vitamin c - answer false Amino acids are the following categories - answer all of the above (glycogenic, ketogenic, some are both) Cells can be differentiated by - answer whether or not they contain a nucleus 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 Protein quality refers to - answer the usefulness of a dietary protein for growth and maintenance of tissue Which of the following is an essential/indispensable amino acid - answer lysine The glycemic index ranks food according to - answer how they affect blood sugar levels Eer/bmi calculations - answer look up link Which mineral is the most abundant mineral in the human body - answer calcium A potential client says "i can't workout because my wife never wants to do anything active" - answer precontemplation "i want to lose at least 25 pounds before my daughter's wedding which is in 3 weeks" which part of the smart rule acronym is missing? - answer relaistic The process of ketosis is always associated with protein synthesis - answer true "i want to ask my coach about the effects of trans fats on my blood cho" - answer action goal