Question 1

A(n) _______________ is the simplest form of lipid; it is a carbon chain, flanked by hydrogens, with an acid group at one end and a methyl group at the other end.

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Question 2

_______________ fatty acids contain no double bonds and remain solid at room temperature.

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Question 3

Sometimes phospholipids are used in commercial salad dressings to suspend vegetable oil in water. In this case, phospholipids are serving as _______________

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emulsifier...

Question 4

Which of the following would you buy if you wanted the highest polyunsaturated fatty acid content?

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A)   Stick margarine made with canola oil
B)   Semisolid shortening made with olive oil
C)   Soft margarine in a tub, made from corn oil
D)   Liquid, squeezable margarine, made from safflower oilE) C) and D)
F) A) and D) D

Question 5

Gram for gram, which of the following contains the most cholesterol?

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A)   Liver
B)   Shrimp
C)   Lard
D)   Ice creamE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A(n) _______________ is made up of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acids

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triglyceri...

Question 7

The American Heart Association recommends that we should consume no more than _______________ milligrams of cholesterol per day

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Question 8

In the small intestine, the pancreas secretes ____________ to digest triglycerides

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pancreatic lipase lipase

Question 9

Once the chylomicrons arrive at their destination via the bloodstream, the triglycerides in the chylomicrons are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids by an enzyme associated with the blood vessel called ___________ lipase.

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A)   lipoprotein
B)   pancreatic
C)   lingual
D)   lecithinE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The safest way to get measurable heart disease risk-reducing benefits from consuming omega-3 fatty acids, would be to

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A)   consume fish oil capsules daily.
B)   eat 3 to 5 servings of vegetables daily.
C)   take cod liver oil 3 times a week.
D)   eat oily fish, such as salmon, 2 times a week.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

After chylomicrons leave the intestinal cells, they are transported via what system?

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A)   Vascular
B)   Lymphatic
C)   Capillary
D)   VenousE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 12

Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?

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A)   Oleic
B)   Linoleic
C)   Palmitic
D)   StearicE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The three-carbon structure to which fatty acids are attached in triglycerides is called

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A)   glycerol.
B)   glucose.
C)   lipoprotein.
D)   sterol.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

In terms of heart disease risk, which of the following is true?

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A)   As LDL cholesterol levels increase there is a decreased risk.
B)   As HDL cholesterol levels increase there is an increased risk.
C)   As LDL cholesterol levels increase there is an increased risk.
D)   As HDL cholesterol levels decrease there is a decreased risk.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The major fat-digesting enzyme is

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A)   salivary amylase.
B)   pepsin.
C)   gastric lipase.
D)   pancreatic lipase.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid, and also a good source of plant sterols is

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A)   cranberries.
B)   walnuts.
C)   tomatoes.
D)   avocados.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

How many carbons do long-chain fatty acids contain?

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A)   4 to 6
B)   6 to 8
C)   10 or more
D)   12 or moreE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following contains a rich supply of omega-3 fatty acids?

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A)   Broccoli
B)   Sirloin
C)   Salmon
D)   Chicken breastE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The main reason for hydrogenating fats is to

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A)   improve taste.
B)   change a liquid fat to a solid fat.
C)   change a solid fat to a liquid fat.
D)   improve food appearance.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat (in a typical serving size) ?

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A)   T-Bone steak
B)   Margarine
C)   Whole milk
D)   M&M candiesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 5: Lipids

A(n) _______________ is the simplest form of lipid; it is a carbon chain, flanked by hydrogens, with an acid group at one end and a methyl group at the other end.

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_______________ fatty acids contain no double bonds and remain solid at room temperature.

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Sometimes phospholipids are used in commercial salad dressings to suspend vegetable oil in water. In this case, phospholipids are serving as _______________

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Which of the following would you buy if you wanted the highest polyunsaturated fatty acid content?

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Gram for gram, which of the following contains the most cholesterol?

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A(n) _______________ is made up of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acids

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The American Heart Association recommends that we should consume no more than _______________ milligrams of cholesterol per day

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In the small intestine, the pancreas secretes ____________ to digest triglycerides

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Once the chylomicrons arrive at their destination via the bloodstream, the triglycerides in the chylomicrons are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids by an enzyme associated with the blood vessel called ___________ lipase.

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The safest way to get measurable heart disease risk-reducing benefits from consuming omega-3 fatty acids, would be to

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After chylomicrons leave the intestinal cells, they are transported via what system?

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Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?

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The three-carbon structure to which fatty acids are attached in triglycerides is called

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In terms of heart disease risk, which of the following is true?

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The major fat-digesting enzyme is

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One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid, and also a good source of plant sterols is

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How many carbons do long-chain fatty acids contain?

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Which of the following contains a rich supply of omega-3 fatty acids?

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The main reason for hydrogenating fats is to

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Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat (in a typical serving size) ?

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