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HNF 461
quizzes 1-7
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Undergraduate 4
12/08/2008

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Term
This enzyme fxns to an acid environment to digest proteins
Definition
Pepsin
Term
If a diet lacks lysine, ____
Definition
Protein synthesis will be limited
Term
Secondary structure of protein is determined by ____
Definition
interactions of amino acids next to each other
Term
The number of DIETARY essential amino acids for an adult is ____
Definition
9
Term
Following protein digestion, the Primary product entering the blood is______
Definition
Free amino acids
Term
The key activator of chymotrypsinogen is _____
Definition
Trypsin
Term
VLDL conversion to IDL occurs in _____
Definition
blood capillaries
Term
This lipid is high in monounsaturated fatty acids
Definition
Olive oil
Term
This enzyme acts in the intestinal lumen to digest carbohydrates
Definition
Amylase
Term
The limiting amino acid in maize
Definition
lysine
Term
In the alanine cycle, pyruvate is _____
Definition
synthesized form alanine in the muscle
Term
Following protein digestion, the Primary product entering the enterocyte is _____
Definition
mostly di and tripeptides
Term
This method of protein quality assessment is required for labeling foods consumed by infants
Definition
PER
Term
This nitrogen containing compound is a marker of muscle mass
Definition
creatinine
Term
This amino acids binds to bile acids
Definition
glycine
Term
The limiting amino acid in navy beans is ____
Definition
methionine
Term
NPU is a measure of _____
Definition
nitrogen retention/ nitrogen consumed
Term
The main functions of mucus in the stomach is to _____
Definition
protect stomach epithelial cells from HCl
Term
This enzyme acts to digest carbohydrates while attached to glycocalyx
Definition
lactase
Term
This glucose transport protein is activated by insulin in white adipose tissue
Definition
GLUT 4
Term
The recommended intake of CHO is ____% of energy
Definition
45-65
Term
The pH of stomach contents after a meal is ____
Definition
2
Term
Fatty acids mobilized from adipose tissue lead to hepatic stimulation of _______
Definition
pyruvate carboxylase
Term
Glucagon will _____ glycogenolysis in liver and _____this process in skeletal muscle
Definition
stimulate, not affect
Term
Pyruvate conversion to ________ is a key step in gluconeogenesis
Definition
oxaloacetate
Term
In the cori cycle, pyruvate is ____
Definition
converted to lactate in the muscle
Term
A blood glucose concentration of 5mL is equivalent to ____ mg/dl
Definition
90
Term
This hormone is important in activation of muscle glycolysis during vigorous activity
Definition
epinephrine
Term
VLDL is synthesized in the ____
Definition
liver
Term
Hepatic LDL receptor content will _____ with consumption of ______
Definition
increase; C18:2
Term
Person w/ elevated apolipoprotein ____is at increased risk of CVD
Definition
E4
Term
This lipoprotein is active in "reverse" cholesterol transport
Definition
HDL
Term
This lipoprotein has the highest % protein
Definition
HDL
Term
A plasma triglyceride concentration of ____ mg/dl is a CVD risk factor
Definition
>100
Term
Saturated fat intake should be ___
Definition
less than 10%
Term
Canola oil is a ___
Definition
lipid high in omega 3 fatty acids
Term
Acetoacetate
Definition
may be used to synthesize acetyl CoA
Term
This apoprotein helps stimulate lipolysis in chylomicrons
Definition
Apo C2
Term
Bile acids are __
Definition
secreted into the duodenum
Term
Major lipid in body is ___
Definition
triglycerides
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