NSC 101 exam 2 Questions Accurate
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Carbohydrates are the first link in the food chain and are obtained almost exclusively
from Select 1. Through Select 2, plants combine carbon dioxide, water, and the sun's
energy to form Select 3, from which the human body can obtain energy. Carbohydrates
are made of carbon, hydrogen, and Select 4. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. plants
2. photosynthesis
3. glucose
4. oxygen
What is a disaccharide comprising glucose and galactose? - CORRECT ANSWER-
lactose
A general term for a complex carbohydrate or a long strand of glucose units linked
together is Select 1. Plants store glucose as Select 2, whereas humans store glucose
as Select 3. The most abundant source of glucose on earth, Select 4, cannot be
digested by humans. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. polysaccharide
2. starch
3. glycogen
4. cellulose
What does the human brain prefer to metabolize as its energy source? - CORRECT
ANSWER-carbohydrates
, Evidence suggests that foods rich in fiber can improve heart health. Which food item is
the best choice to lower your blood cholesterol level and reduce cardiovascular disease
risk? - CORRECT ANSWER-oatmeal
Starch that you eat is first broken down in the Select 1. and then the Select 2, where
absorption occurs, and these monosaccharides can then be converted into glucose in
the Select 3, before going out to the cells of the body. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. mouth
2. small intestine
3. liver
Identify whether the following health effects are most characteristic of insoluble fiber,
soluble fiber, or both.
Slows transit of food through the upper digestive tract: Select 1.
Lowers blood cholesterol: Select 2.
Lowers risk of hemorrhoids: Select 3.
Alleviates constipation: Select 4.
Slows glucose absorption: Select 5. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. soluble fiber
2. soluble fiber
3. insoluble fiber
4. both insoluble and soluble fibers
5. soluble fiber
To make sure you are choosing a whole-grain product, what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Look for whole grains listed as the first ingredient.
What facilitates blood glucose uptake by the muscle and adipose tissue and stimulates
glycogen synthesis in the liver? - CORRECT ANSWER-insulin
Solutions Already Passed!!
Carbohydrates are the first link in the food chain and are obtained almost exclusively
from Select 1. Through Select 2, plants combine carbon dioxide, water, and the sun's
energy to form Select 3, from which the human body can obtain energy. Carbohydrates
are made of carbon, hydrogen, and Select 4. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. plants
2. photosynthesis
3. glucose
4. oxygen
What is a disaccharide comprising glucose and galactose? - CORRECT ANSWER-
lactose
A general term for a complex carbohydrate or a long strand of glucose units linked
together is Select 1. Plants store glucose as Select 2, whereas humans store glucose
as Select 3. The most abundant source of glucose on earth, Select 4, cannot be
digested by humans. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. polysaccharide
2. starch
3. glycogen
4. cellulose
What does the human brain prefer to metabolize as its energy source? - CORRECT
ANSWER-carbohydrates
, Evidence suggests that foods rich in fiber can improve heart health. Which food item is
the best choice to lower your blood cholesterol level and reduce cardiovascular disease
risk? - CORRECT ANSWER-oatmeal
Starch that you eat is first broken down in the Select 1. and then the Select 2, where
absorption occurs, and these monosaccharides can then be converted into glucose in
the Select 3, before going out to the cells of the body. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. mouth
2. small intestine
3. liver
Identify whether the following health effects are most characteristic of insoluble fiber,
soluble fiber, or both.
Slows transit of food through the upper digestive tract: Select 1.
Lowers blood cholesterol: Select 2.
Lowers risk of hemorrhoids: Select 3.
Alleviates constipation: Select 4.
Slows glucose absorption: Select 5. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. soluble fiber
2. soluble fiber
3. insoluble fiber
4. both insoluble and soluble fibers
5. soluble fiber
To make sure you are choosing a whole-grain product, what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Look for whole grains listed as the first ingredient.
What facilitates blood glucose uptake by the muscle and adipose tissue and stimulates
glycogen synthesis in the liver? - CORRECT ANSWER-insulin
