5140 midterm exam QUESTIONS WITH ACTUAL CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Bile salts are synthesized from cholesterol in the - ANSWER-Liver
What is a researcher in the field of nutritional genomics least likely to study? - ANSWER-the
interaction between genetically engineered enzymes and their substrates
When the pH of the stomach is increased to manage GERD, over time, the stomach may not be
acidic enough. What is the most likely outcome of this strategy? - ANSWER-decreased protein
digestion
Which disaccharide is commonly found in mushrooms? - ANSWER-trehalose
By what mechanism do soluble fibers decrease the absorption of lipids? - ANSWER-by
absorbing/interacting with lipids
Functional fiber is currently defined as - ANSWER-carbohydrates that are nondigestible by
human enzymes; have been isolated, extracted, or manufactured and have been shown to have
beneficial physiological effects in humans
Which of the following foods has the lowest glycemic index? - ANSWER-kidney beans
, Which protein does the FDA specify as a standard for comparison of protein quality? - ANSWER-
Casein
Which phrase best describes the function of the crypts of Lieberkühn? - ANSWER-Cellular
differentiation
Identify a nonspecific response to injury involving phagocytic cells, neutrophils, and
macrophages. - ANSWER-inflammation
What is the name of the enzyme in saliva that digests starch? - ANSWER-amylase
What is the carrier for medium-chain fatty acids in portal circulation? - ANSWER-Albumin
What hormone increases appetite - ANSWER-ghrelin
Which of the following is considered a functional fiber - ANSWER-psyllium
Which source of fiber would be the best to add to one's diet in order to lower serum lipid
concentrations? - ANSWER-barley β-glucan and methylcellulose
How does orlistat reduce absorption of dietary fat? - ANSWER-by inhibiting the activity of
pancreatic lipase
A manufacturer can claim that its product is an "excellent" source of fiber if the product
contains at least what percentage of the recommendations for fiber? - ANSWER-20
Which of the following is not usually an effect of bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine? -
ANSWER-celiac disease
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Bile salts are synthesized from cholesterol in the - ANSWER-Liver
What is a researcher in the field of nutritional genomics least likely to study? - ANSWER-the
interaction between genetically engineered enzymes and their substrates
When the pH of the stomach is increased to manage GERD, over time, the stomach may not be
acidic enough. What is the most likely outcome of this strategy? - ANSWER-decreased protein
digestion
Which disaccharide is commonly found in mushrooms? - ANSWER-trehalose
By what mechanism do soluble fibers decrease the absorption of lipids? - ANSWER-by
absorbing/interacting with lipids
Functional fiber is currently defined as - ANSWER-carbohydrates that are nondigestible by
human enzymes; have been isolated, extracted, or manufactured and have been shown to have
beneficial physiological effects in humans
Which of the following foods has the lowest glycemic index? - ANSWER-kidney beans
, Which protein does the FDA specify as a standard for comparison of protein quality? - ANSWER-
Casein
Which phrase best describes the function of the crypts of Lieberkühn? - ANSWER-Cellular
differentiation
Identify a nonspecific response to injury involving phagocytic cells, neutrophils, and
macrophages. - ANSWER-inflammation
What is the name of the enzyme in saliva that digests starch? - ANSWER-amylase
What is the carrier for medium-chain fatty acids in portal circulation? - ANSWER-Albumin
What hormone increases appetite - ANSWER-ghrelin
Which of the following is considered a functional fiber - ANSWER-psyllium
Which source of fiber would be the best to add to one's diet in order to lower serum lipid
concentrations? - ANSWER-barley β-glucan and methylcellulose
How does orlistat reduce absorption of dietary fat? - ANSWER-by inhibiting the activity of
pancreatic lipase
A manufacturer can claim that its product is an "excellent" source of fiber if the product
contains at least what percentage of the recommendations for fiber? - ANSWER-20
Which of the following is not usually an effect of bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine? -
ANSWER-celiac disease
