Question 1

The energy needed to raise one kilogram of water from 14.5 degrees centigrade to 15.5 degrees centigrade under controlled conditions is

Accepted Answer

A)  one kilocalorie.
B)  one calorie.
C)  one joule.
D)  one erg.
E)  one gram.F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

In animals,which of the following helpa retain body heat?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood only
B)  fur and hair only
C)  fur,fat,and feathers
D)  blood and fat only
E)  respiration onlyF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

A person suffering from lactose intolerance cannot break down the disaccharide lactose.Why would a person with lactose intolerance have abdominal cramps?

Accepted Answer

A)  The intestines get more energy from the lactose and grow in size,increasing abdominal pressure.
B)  The lactose is acidic,causing a peptic ulcer.
C)  Lactose is taken up into the blood stream,increasing blood flow and abdominal pressure.
D)  More water enters the stomach,increasing in abdominal pressure.
E)  Bacteria break down the lactose,releasing carbon dioxide gas.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

It is estimated that more than 30 million Americans have gallstones,80% of which are cholesterol stones.Which of the following could explain the presence of cholesterol in gallstones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cholesterol levels exceed the capacity of bile acids to digest them.
B)  Cholesterol cannot be converted into bile acids.
C)  Cholesterol dissolves well in water.
D)  Cholesterol levels exceed the capacity of bile acids to solubilize them.
E)  Cholesterol stops being produced by the liver.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 5

The enzyme that breaks down fats is

Accepted Answer

A)  pactase.
B)  amylase.
C)  pepsin.
D)  lipase.
E)  bilE.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

The semisolid mass of food and gastric juice in the human stomach is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  feces.
B)  chyme.
C)  glottis.
D)  cuD.
E)  mash.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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A person suffering from lactose intolerance cannot break down the disaccharide lactose.Why would a person with lactose intolerance have abdominal cramps?

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It is estimated that more than 30 million Americans have gallstones,80% of which are cholesterol stones.Which of the following could explain the presence of cholesterol in gallstones?

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The energy needed to raise one kilogram of water from 14.5 degrees centigrade to 15.5 degrees centigrade under controlled conditions is

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The enzyme that breaks down fats is

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In animals,which of the following helpa retain body heat?

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A person suffering from lactose intolerance cannot break down the disaccharide lactose.Why would a person with lactose intolerance have abdominal cramps?

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It is estimated that more than 30 million Americans have gallstones,80% of which are cholesterol stones.Which of the following could explain the presence of cholesterol in gallstones?

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The energy needed to raise one kilogram of water from 14.5 degrees centigrade to 15.5 degrees centigrade under controlled conditions is

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The enzyme that breaks down fats is

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