Thompson quiz 3

DNA, which is found in the nucleus of cells, provides instructions for cells to make __________.

• phospholipids

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• fats

Which desire to eat is stimulated by the sight, smell, or thought of food?

• unnatural

• appetite

• hunger

• detrimental

When we have NOT eaten for a while, blood glucose levels fall levels fall, which prompts a(n) __________ in insulin and a(n) __________ in glucagon.

• increase; decrease

• decrease; decrease

• decrease; increase

• increase; increase

Cells join together to form functional sheets or cords of cells called __________.

• ribosomes

• organelles

• tissues

• organs

The process by which a person’s body breaks down foods into molecules is called __________.

• synthesis

• digestion

• indigestion

• metabolism

The neuromuscular system regulates activities of the ___________.

• stomach

• pancreas

• gastrointestinal (GI) tract

• liver

The __________ prompts hunger in response to signals from nerve cells and messages carried by hormones.

• spinal column

• stomach

• nose

• hypothalamus

The nutrient with the highest satiety value is __________.

• fat

• water

• protein

• carbohydrate

Inadequate enzyme production is a cause of what type of gastrointestinal disorder?

• celiac disease

• food intolerance

• food allergy

• nonceliac gluten sensitivity

A food allergy is a(n) __________ of the immune system.

• underreaction

• hypersensitive reaction

• artificial reaction

• normal reaction