DH 209 NUTRITION MIDTERM REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
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Term
The breakdown of starches in the oral cavity begins with what enzyme?
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CO2, H2O, and ATP Salivary Amylase
Salivary glands, Liver, Gallbladder,
Demineralization Pancreas
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2 of 26
Definition
,pH of 5.5 or below
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The result of acids produced by fermentable carbs combining with acidogenic
bacteria on the dentition is:
The Kreb's cycle is the aerobic oxidation of glucose which produces the following:
The sphincter that is located at the base of the esophagus that relaxes and allows
food to move into the stomach is the:
As the frequency of fermentable carbohydrates increase, the pH of
plaque decreases. For a fermentable carbohydrate to be deemed cariogenic
it must cause the salivary pH to drop below:
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3 of 26
Definition
Anosmia
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, The majority of our nutrients
are absorbed here: The loss of smell is known as:
The 3 classifications of
The sense of tase is: carbohydrates are:
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4 of 26
Definition
9 are indispensable (essential) which means they must be obtained
in the diet
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Of the 20 amino acids, how
many are indispensable The 2 basic types of action on food
(essential) and what does during the digestion process are:
that mean?
The guidelines that offer nutrient The accessory organs provide
adequacy for groups of a essential secretions for digestion and
population rather than individuals absorptions. List the 4 accessory
are: organs.
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WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
100% Correct 26
Incorrect 0
1 of 26
Term
The breakdown of starches in the oral cavity begins with what enzyme?
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CO2, H2O, and ATP Salivary Amylase
Salivary glands, Liver, Gallbladder,
Demineralization Pancreas
Don't know?
2 of 26
Definition
,pH of 5.5 or below
Give this one a go later!
The result of acids produced by fermentable carbs combining with acidogenic
bacteria on the dentition is:
The Kreb's cycle is the aerobic oxidation of glucose which produces the following:
The sphincter that is located at the base of the esophagus that relaxes and allows
food to move into the stomach is the:
As the frequency of fermentable carbohydrates increase, the pH of
plaque decreases. For a fermentable carbohydrate to be deemed cariogenic
it must cause the salivary pH to drop below:
Don't know?
3 of 26
Definition
Anosmia
Give this one a go later!
, The majority of our nutrients
are absorbed here: The loss of smell is known as:
The 3 classifications of
The sense of tase is: carbohydrates are:
Don't know?
4 of 26
Definition
9 are indispensable (essential) which means they must be obtained
in the diet
Give this one a go later!
Of the 20 amino acids, how
many are indispensable The 2 basic types of action on food
(essential) and what does during the digestion process are:
that mean?
The guidelines that offer nutrient The accessory organs provide
adequacy for groups of a essential secretions for digestion and
population rather than individuals absorptions. List the 4 accessory
are: organs.
Don't know?
