IPHY 2420 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What occurs as part of the stress response? - ANSWER-Muscles tense up; liver pours
forth glucose from its stores; fat cells release fat
What is the purpose of the villi and microvilli in the intestinal tract? - ANSWER-trap the
nutrient particles and act as a transition zone between the circulatory system and
digestion system
What is the major function of the kidneys? - ANSWER-excrete waste from the body in
urine
One signal to stop eating is when the walls of the stomach touch. What's one way to
achieve this without over-consuming calories? - ANSWER-eat a diet high in fiber
How does the nervous system react to the fight-or-flight reaction? - ANSWER-by
releasing stored glucose from the liver
Why is chronic, low-grade inflammation in chronic disease of interest? - ANSWER-the
constant stress of inflammation can result in disease development
Whay symptoms are associated with anabolic steroid use? - ANSWER-increase in
protein synthesis; gynecomastia; an increase in metabolism and muscle size
What is the most accurate method to measure BMI? - ANSWER-DEXA
Where does food spend the most time as it moves through the digestive tract? -
ANSWER-large intestine because of the need to partially digest fiber and absorb water
What is the sequence the body uses for energy use? - ANSWER-glucose, then
glycogen, then fat, then protein
Disaccharides include: - ANSWER-sucrose, maltose, and lactose
What are the effects of fiber? - ANSWER-prevents constipation and hemorrhoids;
reduces risk of heart and artery disease; prevents appendicitis and diverticulosis
How is fiber thought to play its role in lowering blood cholesterol? - ANSWER-fiber binds
with bile in the intestine and is excreted in feces
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What occurs as part of the stress response? - ANSWER-Muscles tense up; liver pours
forth glucose from its stores; fat cells release fat
What is the purpose of the villi and microvilli in the intestinal tract? - ANSWER-trap the
nutrient particles and act as a transition zone between the circulatory system and
digestion system
What is the major function of the kidneys? - ANSWER-excrete waste from the body in
urine
One signal to stop eating is when the walls of the stomach touch. What's one way to
achieve this without over-consuming calories? - ANSWER-eat a diet high in fiber
How does the nervous system react to the fight-or-flight reaction? - ANSWER-by
releasing stored glucose from the liver
Why is chronic, low-grade inflammation in chronic disease of interest? - ANSWER-the
constant stress of inflammation can result in disease development
Whay symptoms are associated with anabolic steroid use? - ANSWER-increase in
protein synthesis; gynecomastia; an increase in metabolism and muscle size
What is the most accurate method to measure BMI? - ANSWER-DEXA
Where does food spend the most time as it moves through the digestive tract? -
ANSWER-large intestine because of the need to partially digest fiber and absorb water
What is the sequence the body uses for energy use? - ANSWER-glucose, then
glycogen, then fat, then protein
Disaccharides include: - ANSWER-sucrose, maltose, and lactose
What are the effects of fiber? - ANSWER-prevents constipation and hemorrhoids;
reduces risk of heart and artery disease; prevents appendicitis and diverticulosis
How is fiber thought to play its role in lowering blood cholesterol? - ANSWER-fiber binds
with bile in the intestine and is excreted in feces
