SCI/220T Week 2 Exam 2022
Which of the following nutrients are not directly related to energy production in the
human body? - ANSWER Vitamins
In the United States, how frequently are the dietary guidelines issued by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) updated? - ANSWER Every 5 years
Which of the following events contributes to energy expenditure? - ANSWER All of the
above
The hormones involved in the hormonal signaling system of satiety are secreted by all
but which of the following? - ANSWER Kidneys
In which state are leptin levels low? - ANSWER Starvation
Which of the following enzyme is not found in pancreatic juice? - ANSWER pepsin
Energy stored in a nutrient is measured by which of the following? - ANSWER
Kilocalorie
Which of the following nutrients provide the body with more stored energy than
carbohydrates? - ANSWER Lipids
Deficiency in which of the following macronutrients will result in quick death? -
ANSWER Water
Which micronutrients are important components of bones and teeth? - ANSWER
Calcium and phosphorous
The sense of hunger and thirst are controlled by which gland in the brain? - ANSWER
Hypothalamus
What is the clinical name of the long, winding muscular tube of the digestive tract? -
ANSWER Alimentary canal
Food in the mouth is broken down by what means? - ANSWER Both mechanical and
chemical means
At what point in digestion does swallowing become an automatic reflex? - ANSWER
Once the bolus enters the pharynx
Which of the following nutrients are not directly related to energy production in the
human body? - ANSWER Vitamins
In the United States, how frequently are the dietary guidelines issued by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) updated? - ANSWER Every 5 years
Which of the following events contributes to energy expenditure? - ANSWER All of the
above
The hormones involved in the hormonal signaling system of satiety are secreted by all
but which of the following? - ANSWER Kidneys
In which state are leptin levels low? - ANSWER Starvation
Which of the following enzyme is not found in pancreatic juice? - ANSWER pepsin
Energy stored in a nutrient is measured by which of the following? - ANSWER
Kilocalorie
Which of the following nutrients provide the body with more stored energy than
carbohydrates? - ANSWER Lipids
Deficiency in which of the following macronutrients will result in quick death? -
ANSWER Water
Which micronutrients are important components of bones and teeth? - ANSWER
Calcium and phosphorous
The sense of hunger and thirst are controlled by which gland in the brain? - ANSWER
Hypothalamus
What is the clinical name of the long, winding muscular tube of the digestive tract? -
ANSWER Alimentary canal
Food in the mouth is broken down by what means? - ANSWER Both mechanical and
chemical means
At what point in digestion does swallowing become an automatic reflex? - ANSWER
Once the bolus enters the pharynx
