Question 1

__________ fatty acids are not synthesized by the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonessential
B)  Saturated
C)  Short chain
D)  EssentialE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Reverse cholesterol transport is accomplished by:

Accepted Answer

A)  chylomicrons.
B)  LDLs.
C)  VLDLs.
D)  HDLs.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Chylomicrons:

Accepted Answer

A)  transport lipids,from the food we eat into the body.
B)  are absorbed into the lymphatic system.
C)  are formed by the intestinal mucosal cell.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is used to make the lipid bilayer found in cell membranes in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Saturated fatty acids.
B)  Phospholipids.
C)  Trans fatty acids.
D)  Eicosanoids.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Explain the function of pancreatic lipase,lipoprotein lipase and hormone sensitive lipase.

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Question 6

Bile,vitamin D,and some hormones such as testosterone and estrogen are derived from:

Accepted Answer

A)  essential fatty acids.
B)  cholesterol.
C)  trans fatty acids.
D)  phospholipids.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

All of the following foods EXCEPT _____________help reduce LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  oats
B)  flaxseed
C)  nuts
D)  margarine containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oilsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

A fatty acid with only single bonds between carbon atoms is called a(n) ________ fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  saturated
B)  unsaturated
C)  hydrophobic
D)  hydrophilicE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Trans fatty acids are most abundant in foods that contain:

Accepted Answer

A)  animal products.
B)  tropical oils.
C)  partially hydrogenated oils.
D)  omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

If you were to analyze the composition of adipose tissue,you would likely find an abundance of:

Accepted Answer

A)  micelles.
B)  triglycerides.
C)  eicosanoids.
D)  cholesterol.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

___________________ promotes the uptake of fatty acids and glycerol by cells to be used as fuel or for storage.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipoprotein lipase
B)  Lingual lipase
C)  Pancreatic lipase
D)  GlyceraseE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Cholesterol is an example of a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  trans fatty acid.
B)  phospholipid.
C)  essential nutrient.
D)  sterol.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Current recommendations regarding fat intake suggest a healthy diet should:

Accepted Answer

A)  contain at least 20% of total kcals from saturated fats.
B)  provide 20 to 35% of total calories (kcal) from fat.
C)  limit the intake of foods high in monounsaturated fatty acids.
D)  All of these are healthy recommendations regarding fat intake.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The AMDR for fat intake:

Accepted Answer

A)  is constant throughout the life cycle.
B)  is highest during adolescence.
C)  is highest for 1-3 year olds.
D)  increases over the life cycle.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which organ produces the lipase enzyme that accomplishes the bulk of lipid digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stomach
B)  Pancreas
C)  Mouth
D)  LiverE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chylomicrons
B)  Low-density lipoproteins
C)  High-density lipoproteins
D)  Very-low density lipoproteinsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Over the past 40 years,the fat intake of Americans has:

Accepted Answer

A)  significantly declined,resulting in less obesity.
B)  declined as a proportion of total kcalories consumed.
C)  declined as people tend to cook at home more frequently.
D)  risen significantly.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The precursor(s) for eicosanoids with health promoting properties is/are:

Accepted Answer

A)  arachidonic acid.
B)  omega-6 fatty acids.
C)  omega-3 fatty acids.
D)  oleic acid.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Foods consisting mostly of fatty acids with only single bonds tend to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  solid at room temperature.
B)  soluble in water.
C)  liquid at room temperature.
D)  less stable than fatty acids with double bonds.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The physical characteristics,texture and taste of fatty acids are determined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the length of the fatty acid chain and the types of bonds between the carbon atoms.
B)  the number of acid groups.
C)  the extent of digestion in the body.
D)  the number of fatty acid chains bound to each glycerol molecule.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 5: Lipids

Reverse cholesterol transport is accomplished by:

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The AMDR for fat intake:

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Which of the following is used to make the lipid bilayer found in cell membranes in the body?

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Cholesterol is an example of a(n) :

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A fatty acid with only single bonds between carbon atoms is called a(n) ________ fatty acid.

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The precursor(s) for eicosanoids with health promoting properties is/are:

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All of the following foods EXCEPT _____________help reduce LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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__________ fatty acids are not synthesized by the body.

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Over the past 40 years,the fat intake of Americans has:

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Chylomicrons:

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Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

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Which organ produces the lipase enzyme that accomplishes the bulk of lipid digestion?

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The physical characteristics,texture and taste of fatty acids are determined by:

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___________________ promotes the uptake of fatty acids and glycerol by cells to be used as fuel or for storage.

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Bile,vitamin D,and some hormones such as testosterone and estrogen are derived from:

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Current recommendations regarding fat intake suggest a healthy diet should:

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Trans fatty acids are most abundant in foods that contain:

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Foods consisting mostly of fatty acids with only single bonds tend to be:

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If you were to analyze the composition of adipose tissue,you would likely find an abundance of:

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Explain the function of pancreatic lipase,lipoprotein lipase and hormone sensitive lipase.

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