Quizzes 4-6 Flashcards
Glycogen is defined as a storage form of glucose, manufactured and stored in the body’s ________.
muscles and liver
In which part of the GI tract do enzymes hydrolyze the disaccharides into monosaccharides?
Small intestine
Replacing simple carbohydrates with complex carbs typically results in a diet that is higher in ________.
fiber
What undigested carbohydrate lingers in the stomach creating satiety?
Fiber
Which of the following is a monosaccharide sometimes known blood sugar?
Glucose
How much energy does 1 gram of fat provide?
9 kcalories
In which part of the GI tract does most fat digestion occur?
Small intestine
Which of the following is a fat-digesting enzyme secreted from the mouth?
Lingual lipase
Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?
Linolenic acid
Which statement accurately describes lecithin?
It is used as an emulsifier by the food industry.
Enzymes that hydrolyze protein are called ________.
proteases
In what part of the GI tract is pepsin active?
Stomach
The protein RDA for adults is ________ grams per kilogram.
0.8
Which disease is caused by a sequencing error in the structure of hemoglobin, which changes its shape and characteristics?
Sickle-cell anemia
Which protein, acting as a hormone, regulates blood glucose?
Insulin
