Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   to store fat
B)   to protect vital organs from shock
C)   to secrete proteins that help regulate energy balance
D)   to regulate blood glucose levels
E)   to insulate the body from temperature extremesF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Reducing saturated fat intake by 1% can be expected to produce a ________ drop in heart disease risk.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 %
B)   2 %
C)   3 %
D)   4 %
E)   5 %F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

A protein produced by adipose cells that inhibits inflammation and protects against insulin resistance is called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of A protein produced by adipose cells that...

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a sterol?

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen
B)   cortisol
C)   cholesterol
D)   vitamin D
E)   bileF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Regular consumption of ________ may help prevent blood clots.

Accepted Answer

A)   cholesterol
B)   saturated fats
C)   monounsaturated fats
D)   omega-3 fatty acids
E)   omega-6 fatty acidsF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

In which part of the GI tract does most fat digestion occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   mouth
B)   stomach
C)   small intestine
D)   large intestine
E)   esophagusF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which is NOT a group of lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

A)   chylomicrons
B)   VLDL
C)   LDL
D)   HDL
E)   VHDLF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

How are dietary lipids transported?

Accepted Answer

The chylomicrons are one of several clus...

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of eating almonds or walnuts?

Accepted Answer

A)   lower mortality
B)   lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure
C)   limiting oxidative stress
D)   providing satiety
E)   decreasing blood-clotting factorsF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which lipoprotein primarily transports cholesterol in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   chylomicron
B)   low-density lipoprotein
C)   high-density lipoprotein
D)   very-low-density lipoprotein
E)   very-high-density lipoproteinF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the lipoproteins primarily transports triglycerides from the liver to other tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)   chylomicrons
B)   VLDL
C)   LDL
D)   HDL
E)   VHDLF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Which adipokine promotes inflammation and causes insulin resistance?

Accepted Answer

A)   leptin
B)   adiponectin
C)   resistin
D)   retinol
E)   chemerinF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Pregnant women and young children should avoid consuming tilefish, swordfish, king mackerel, marlin, or shark because they are sources of ________, an environmental contaminant.

Accepted Answer

A)   cadmium
B)   mercury
C)   chromium
D)   DEET
E)   PCBsF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

What is the   highest blood triglyceride concentration (mg/dL)  that falls within the desirable range?

Accepted Answer

A)   99
B)   149
C)   199
D)   299
E)   350F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

What is the characteristic property of an omega 3-fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   It contains three double bonds.
B)   Its closest double bond is three carbons away from the acid end.
C)   Its closest double bond is three carbons away from the methyl end.
D)   Its closest double bond is three carbons away from each end.
E)   Its structure bends three times.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

What are the health benefits of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

Whereas saturated fats and trans fats ar...

Question 17

Cholesterol intakes in the United States average ________ milligrams for men.

Accepted Answer

A)   112
B)   175
C)   221
D)   315
E)   355F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

According to surveys, the average daily cholesterol intake (mg/day)  of U.S. women is about

Accepted Answer

A)   110
B)   221
C)   360
D)   925
E)   315F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which are the largest and least-dense of the lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

A)   chylomicrons
B)   VLDL
C)   LDL
D)   HDL
E)   VHDLF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which statement accurately describes lecithin?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the best-known sterol.
B)   It is similar to triglycerides, but contains four fatty acids.
C)   Each attachment site is occupied by a phosphate group and a molecule of choline.
D)   It is soluble in fat, but not in water.
E)   It is used as an emulsifier by the food industry.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 5: The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Which is NOT a group of lipoproteins?

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In which part of the GI tract does most fat digestion occur?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of adipose tissue?

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How are dietary lipids transported?

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Which of the lipoproteins primarily transports triglycerides from the liver to other tissues?

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of eating almonds or walnuts?

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What are the health benefits of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats?

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Reducing saturated fat intake by 1% can be expected to produce a ________ drop in heart disease risk.

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Which are the largest and least-dense of the lipoproteins?

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Regular consumption of ________ may help prevent blood clots.

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Pregnant women and young children should avoid consuming tilefish, swordfish, king mackerel, marlin, or shark because they are sources of ________, an environmental contaminant.

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Which of the following is NOT a sterol?

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Cholesterol intakes in the United States average ________ milligrams for men.

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Which lipoprotein primarily transports cholesterol in the blood?

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Which adipokine promotes inflammation and causes insulin resistance?

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What is the characteristic property of an omega 3-fatty acid?

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A protein produced by adipose cells that inhibits inflammation and protects against insulin resistance is called "________."

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According to surveys, the average daily cholesterol intake (mg/day) of U.S. women is about

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