Question 1

Protein catabolism is increased in conditions such as

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A)   pregnancy.
B)   childhood.
C)   puberty.
D)   illness.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The enzymes aminopeptidase and dipeptidase are secreted by the

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A)   mouth.
B)   stomach.
C)   small intestine.
D)   pancreas.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 3

After a piece of grilled chicken is digested by the mouth and stomach,it eventually reaches the small intestine,where it is digested by the following enzymes secreted by the pancreas:

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A)   chymotrypsin, trypsin, and carboxypeptidase
B)   chymotrypsin, pepsin, and trypsin
C)   sucrase, pepsin, and carboxypeptidase
D)   lactase, chymotrypsin, and carboxypeptidaseE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Proteins are absorbed as

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A)   fatty acids.
B)   disaccharides.
C)   amino acids.
D)   polypeptides.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 24 g protein is _____ kcal.

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A)   6
B)   96
C)   120
D)   216E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Pepsinogen secreted by the gastric cells is converted into pepsin by

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A)   food in the stomach.
B)   hydrochloric acid.
C)   gastric lipase.
D)   pancreatic lipase.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

A protein-digesting enzyme found in the stomach rather than in pancreatic secretions is

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A)   trypsin.
B)   pepsin.
C)   chymotrypsin.
D)   carboxypeptidase.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The phase of metabolism that makes growth and repair possible is

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A)   digestion.
B)   catabolism.
C)   anabolism.
D)   homeostasis.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Of the following,the food with the highest quality protein is

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A)   an omelet with cheese, whole wheat toast, and orange juice.
B)   stir fry with chicken, green beans, and carrots.
C)   stuffed turkey breast, peas, and baked potato.
D)   a bean burrito, corn on the cob, and tomato salad.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

In planning a vegetarian meal,an appropriate combination of complementary proteins would be

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A)   cornmeal tamales and beans.
B)   lentils and beans.
C)   bean sprouts and cabbage.
D)   whole wheat and rice.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D) A

Question 11

A protein that contains all indispensable amino acids in the correct proportion and ratio is called

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A)   simple.
B)   incomplete.
C)   complete.
D)   indispensable.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following conditions might result in the greatest catabolism?

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A)   growth
B)   multiple trauma with extensive organ damage
C)   rehabilitation after routine gallbladder surgery
D)   healing a broken bone in the armE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The grams of high-quality protein required daily for an individual who weighs 170 lb and is close to ideal body weight would be _____g.

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A)   45.2
B)   55.3
C)   61.8
D)   94.0E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

In the diet,the greatest proportion of indispensable amino acids is provided by

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A)   black beans.
B)   peanuts.
C)   safflower oil.
D)   turkey.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

An example of a protein-free body substance is

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A)   collagen.
B)   hemoglobin.
C)   insulin.
D)   glycogen.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Proteins from plant sources that are classified as incomplete include

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A)   wheat, peanuts, and corn.
B)   milk, nuts, and cheese.
C)   oats, gelatin, and soybeans.
D)   corn, chicken, and milk.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

A client weighs 130 lbs.She is close to desirable body weight and consumes a total of 40 grams of protein/day.The most appropriate nutritional counseling would be to

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A)   increase protein intake.
B)   maintain current protein intake.
C)   decrease protein intake.
D)   increase use of complementary proteins.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D) A

Question 18

The number of amino acids that are indispensable for human beings is

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A)   6.
B)   9.
C)   11.
D)   14.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The element that is contained in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids is

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A)   carbon.
B)   hydrogen.
C)   nitrogen.
D)   oxygen.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

If the excretion of nitrogen exceeds the nitrogen intake,the condition is called

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A)   total nitrogen balance.
B)   positive nitrogen balance.
C)   negative nitrogen balance.
D)   anabolism.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 4: Proteins

Protein catabolism is increased in conditions such as

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The enzymes aminopeptidase and dipeptidase are secreted by the

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After a piece of grilled chicken is digested by the mouth and stomach,it eventually reaches the small intestine,where it is digested by the following enzymes secreted by the pancreas:

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Proteins are absorbed as

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The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 24 g protein is _____ kcal.

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Pepsinogen secreted by the gastric cells is converted into pepsin by

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A protein-digesting enzyme found in the stomach rather than in pancreatic secretions is

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The phase of metabolism that makes growth and repair possible is

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Of the following,the food with the highest quality protein is

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In planning a vegetarian meal,an appropriate combination of complementary proteins would be

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A protein that contains all indispensable amino acids in the correct proportion and ratio is called

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Which of the following conditions might result in the greatest catabolism?

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The grams of high-quality protein required daily for an individual who weighs 170 lb and is close to ideal body weight would be _____g.

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In the diet,the greatest proportion of indispensable amino acids is provided by

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An example of a protein-free body substance is

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Proteins from plant sources that are classified as incomplete include

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A client weighs 130 lbs.She is close to desirable body weight and consumes a total of 40 grams of protein/day.The most appropriate nutritional counseling would be to

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The number of amino acids that are indispensable for human beings is

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The element that is contained in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids is

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If the excretion of nitrogen exceeds the nitrogen intake,the condition is called

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