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Thompson quiz 3

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

phospholipids

b)

carbohydrates

c)

proteins

d)

fats

2.

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

a)

unnatural

b)

appetite

c)

hunger

d)

detrimental

3.

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.

a)

increase; decrease

b)

decrease; decrease

c)

decrease; increase

d)

increase; increase

4.

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

a)

ribosomes

b)

organelles

c)

tissues

d)

organs

5.

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

a)

synthesis

b)

digestion

c)

indigestion

d)

metabolism

6.

The neuromuscular system regulates activities of the ___________.

a)

stomach

b)

pancreas

c)

gastrointestinal (GI) tract

d)

liver

7.

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

a)

spinal column

b)

stomach

c)

nose

d)

hypothalamus

8.

The nutrient with the highest satiety value is __________.

a)

fat

b)

water

c)

protein

d)

carbohydrate

9.

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

a)

celiac disease

b)

food intolerance

c)

food allergy

d)

nonceliac gluten sensitivity

10.

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

a)

underreaction

b)

hypersensitive reaction

c)

artificial reaction

d)

normal reaction