Question 1

Which of the following hormones corrects a hyperglycemic state?

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A)  Insulin
B)  Epinephrine
C)  Cortisol
D)  Glucagon

Question 2

The major storage sites for glycogen are

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A)  muscles and liver.
B)  kidney and muscles.
C)  liver and kidney.
D)  liver and pancreas.

Question 3

For which of the following is glucose most critical as an energy source?

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A)  Muscles
B)  Brain
C)  Liver
D)  Heart

Question 4

Glucose also is known as

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A)  levulose.
B)  ribose.
C)  maltose.
D)  dextrose.

Question 5

Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose and glucose form sucrose.
B)  Glucose and fructose form lactose.
C)  Glucose and galactose form lactose.
D)  Glucose and galactose form maltose.

Question 6

Isolated nondigestible carbohydrates that are added to food because they have beneficial physiological effects in human beings are called

Accepted Answer

A)  phytochemicals.
B)  functional fiber.
C)  dietary supplements.
D)  amylopectin.

Question 7

Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grains
B)  Vegetables
C)  Fruits
D)  Protein
E)  Dairy

Question 8

Glucose is absorbed via ______ absorption.

Accepted Answer

A)  passive
B)  facilitated
C)  active
D)  participatory

Question 9

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose,fructose,and lactose.
B)  fructose,glucose,and galactose.
C)  fructose,glucose,and maltose.
D)  sucrose,fructose,and glucose.

Question 10

Low blood glucose that follows a meal high in simple sugars

Accepted Answer

A)  Reactive hypoglycemia
B)  Type 2 diabetes
C)  Fasting hypoglycemia
D)  Gestational diabetes
E)  Type 1 diabetes

Question 11

Food manufacturers prefer to use ______ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport,has good shelf-stability,low cost,and improves food properties.

Accepted Answer

A)  table sugar
B)  high-fructose corn syrup
C)  sucralose (Splenda) 
D)  honey

Question 12

Which of the following describes type 1 diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arises most commonly in adulthood
B)  Caused by insensitivity of fat and muscle cells to insulin
C)  Often associated with obesity
D)  Caused by lack of insulin production

Question 13

Low blood glucose that follows a day or so of fasting

Accepted Answer

A)  Reactive hypoglycemia
B)  Type 2 diabetes
C)  Fasting hypoglycemia
D)  Gestational diabetes
E)  Type 1 diabetes

Question 14

______ is a condition in which one lacks lactase.Symptoms include gas and bloating after consuming dairy products.

Accepted Answer

A)  Milk allergy
B)  Celiac disease
C)  Lactose intolerance
D)  Galactosemia

Question 15

Sucralose (Splenda®) is ______ times sweeter than sucrose.

Accepted Answer

A)  100
B)  250
C)  500
D)  600

Question 16

Starch is comprised of hundreds and perhaps thousands of which molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fructose
B)  Glycerol
C)  Glucose
D)  Galactose

Question 17

Viscous (soluble) fibers

Accepted Answer

A)  increase stool size significantly.
B)  are not readily fermented by intestinal bacteria.
C)  cannot dissolve in water.
D)  help to lower blood cholesterol.

Question 18

Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin
B)  Testosterone
C)  Estrogen
D)  Glucagon

Question 19

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach with gastric lipase.
B)  stomach with peptic amylase.
C)  mouth with salivary amylase.
D)  small intestine with pancreatic amylase.

Question 20

Which of the following is true about carbohydrate digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate digestion is assisted by cooking,which softens tough skins.
B)  Carbohydrate digestion begins in the stomach.
C)  Chewing food does not assist in carbohydrate digestion.
D)  Saliva production does not influence starch digestion.

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Glucose is absorbed via ______ absorption.

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______ is a condition in which one lacks lactase.Symptoms include gas and bloating after consuming dairy products.

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The monosaccharides important in nutrition are

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Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?

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Sucralose (Splenda®) is ______ times sweeter than sucrose.

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Which of the following describes type 1 diabetes mellitus?

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Starch is comprised of hundreds and perhaps thousands of which molecule?

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Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

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Low blood glucose that follows a day or so of fasting

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Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

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Food manufacturers prefer to use ______ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport,has good shelf-stability,low cost,and improves food properties.

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Low blood glucose that follows a meal high in simple sugars

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Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?

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Isolated nondigestible carbohydrates that are added to food because they have beneficial physiological effects in human beings are called

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For which of the following is glucose most critical as an energy source?

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Viscous (soluble) fibers

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Which of the following hormones corrects a hyperglycemic state?

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The major storage sites for glycogen are

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Which of the following is true about carbohydrate digestion?

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Glucose also is known as

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