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BIO 106 - Nutrition
Quincy College Nutrition Final Study Cards
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
12/14/2010

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A Warning sign or symptom of alcohol poisoning is
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semiconscious or unconsciousness
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by carbohydrates
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Contain more kcalories than protein
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What should be limited in the diet because of their effect on blood cholesterol?
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Saturated Fats
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One serving of Raisin Bran cereal contains 50% of the 18mg daily value for iron. How much iron will one serving of your cereal provide?
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9 mg
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The number of servings to consume from each MyPyramid food group depends on a person's
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Age, Gender, and physical activity level.
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The Dieter guidelines were issued in response to
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Concerns regarding disease patterns in the U.S.
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What is a description of Chyme
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A watery mixture of partially digested food released by the stomach into the intestines.
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What acts as a code book for synthesizing specific proteins required to perform specific body tasks?
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DNA
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Excessive acid production in the stomach could result in
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An Ulcer
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The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called
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peristalsis
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What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?
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Epiglottis
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Amylase is
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an enzyme that digests starch
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Dietary fibers are NOT
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Absorbed in the large intestine
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus does NOT
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arise most commonly in adulthood
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Starch is comprised of hundreds of thousands of
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Glucose Molecules
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Phospholipids are the main components of
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cell membranes
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Essential omega-3 fatty acid with 18 carbons and 3 double bonds
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Alpha Linoleic acid
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After chylomicrons leave the intestinal cells, they are transported via
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Lymphatic
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Pellagra is characterized by
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Dysphagia
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What is the best source of preformed vitamin A
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Liver
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Vitamin E Functions as
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Antioxidant
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Goiter may form as a consequence of an inadequate intake of
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iodide
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The AL For sodium for those under 51 years is
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1500 mg/day
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