MOCK MCQ Flashcards
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what decreases basal metabolism?
very low caloric intake
what is the etiology of anorexia nervosa
self-starvation
what eating disorders is characterized by binge eating followed by purging
bulimia nervosa
what statement regarding blood glucose is FALSE
blood glucose is converted to ketone bodies
what processe is the main function of carbs
provide fuel for energy
what statement regarding essential fatty acids is TRUE?
essential fatty acids include linoleic and linolenic acids
what amino acids that can be synthesized by the body
non-essential amino acids
what abnormalities can lead to a deficiency in vit A, D, E, or K?
abnormal fat absorption
what disease is the result of vit D deficiency
rickets
what disease is the result of an iron deficiency
anemia
which one of the following is a function of HDL in the blood
picks up cholesterol from tissues for elimination from the body
what group has the best source of calcium
dairy
what dietary component reduces risk of colon cancer to help prevent diverticulosis?
insoluble fibre
which of the following is NOT a function of dietary water
prevents hemorrhoids
what phytochemical is considered a non-nutrient health deteriorating chemical?
monosodium glutamate
what change is recommended to pregnant women
take folic acids supplement prior to and during pregnancy
what final structures is surrounded by the 1st loop of the duodenum
head of the pancreas
which two organs does the pyloric sphincter separate
stomach and intestine
what quadrant is the hepatic flexure of the colon located
right upper abdominal quadrant
the shortest part of the intestine
duodenum
name of portion of peritoneum resembling a fatty apron draped over the viscera
greater omentum
what organ produces bile
liver
name of the left colic flexure
splenic flexure
location of the soft palate
posterior 1/3 of the roof of the mouth