Question 1

Which of the following best explains why water moves from the blood into surrounding tissues when the liver fails to produce enough plasma proteins?

Accepted Answer

Because plasma proteins increase blood pressure, and without them, water moves toward higher solute concentration in tissues.

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with edema. Which of the following best describes what is happening in their body?

Accepted Answer

There is an accumulation of fluid in the tissues.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about protein digestion is correct?

Accepted Answer

Protein digestion in the stomach relies on both pepsin and hydrochloric acid.

Question 4

A person consumes a meal containing 60 grams of protein. How many calories does this provide from protein alone? Use the formula $$	ext{Calories from protein} = 	ext{grams of protein} 	imes 4.$$

Accepted Answer

$$240$$

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the body?

Accepted Answer

Storing genetic information

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a limiting amino acid?

Accepted Answer

An amino acid in short supply that prevents the body from building a protein.

Question 7

A beverage contains 40% alcohol by volume. What is its proof? Use the formula $$	ext{Proof} = 2 	imes 	ext{Alcohol by volume}.$$

Accepted Answer

$$80$$

Question 8

Which of the following statements about alcohol metabolism is correct?

Accepted Answer

The liver is mostly responsible for alcohol metabolism.

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of polyunsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

They go rancid quickly.

Question 10

Which of the following best explains why water is classified as the universal solvent?

Accepted Answer

Because of its polar charges.

Question 11

A patient with a high intake of carbohydrates develops dental caries. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Excess carbohydrate consumption leads to dental caries.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about essential amino acids is correct?

Accepted Answer

There are 9 essential amino acids.

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding the denaturation of proteins?

Accepted Answer

Denaturation affects all structures except the primary structure.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about LDL is correct?

Accepted Answer

LDL is not considered a good cholesterol.

Question 15

A person is following a diet where 20% of their calories come from protein. If they consume 2,000 calories per day, how many grams of protein are they eating? Use the formulas $$	ext{Protein calories} = 0.20 	imes 2000 = 400$$ and $$	ext{Grams of protein} = \frac{400}{4}.$$

Accepted Answer

$$100$$

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a primary type of lipid?

Accepted Answer

Triglycerides

Question 17

Which hormone stimulates the release of proteases from the pancreas during digestion?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystokinin

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the effect of dehydration on the body?

Accepted Answer

It reduces the ability to maintain body temperature.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about alcohol absorption is correct?

Accepted Answer

Most alcohol is absorbed in the stomach and small intestine.

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why hydrophobic substances are not easily transported through the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Because the bloodstream is mostly water, and hydrophobic substances do not dissolve well in water.

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