Description : Which of the following statements about extracellular fluid are true? A. The total extracellular fluid volume represents 40% of the body weight. B. The plasma volume constitutes one fourth ... the interstitial fluid. E. The interstitial fluid equilibrates slowly with the other body compartments.
Last Answer : Answer: B DISCUSSION: The total extracellular fluid volume represents 20% of body weight. The plasma volume is approximately 5% of body weight. Sodium is the principal cation. The ... fluid and cerebrospinal fluid, the majority of the interstitial fluid exists as a rapidly equilibrating component
Description : Besides carbohydrates, a major source of energy in our food is constituted by (1) Proteins (2) Fats (3) Minerals (4) Vitamins
Last Answer : (2) Fats Explanation: Fats consist of a wide group of compounds that are generally soluble in organic solvents and generally insoluble in water. Chemically, fats are triglycerides, ft-jesters of ... pancreas. Examples of edible animal fats are lard, fish oil, butter/ghee and whale blubber.
Last Answer : Fats
Description : Assertion : Carbohydrate are most suitable for the production of energy in the body than proteins and fats. Reason : Carbohydrates can be stored in ti
Last Answer : Assertion : Carbohydrate are most suitable for the production of energy in the body than proteins and ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : During processing and cooking which part of food is mostly destroyed? (a) Proteins (b) Vitamins (c) Carbohydrates (d) Fats
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : Name the main organs of the human digestive system. Also name the associated glands. (b) How do carbohydrates, fats and proteins get digested in human beings -Science
Last Answer : (a) The various organs of the human digestive system are mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. The glands associated with the human digestive system are salivary ... the intestinal juice completes the process of digestion of proteins thus converting it into amino acids.
Description : 'Antibodies', which protect our body from infections, are which type of compounds? (1) Carbohydrates (2) Fats (3) Proteins (4) Vitamins
Last Answer : (3) Proteins Explanation: Antibodies are large Y-shaped proteins that are produced mainly by plasma cells that is used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.
Description : During prolonged fastings, in what sequence are the following organic compounds used up by the body ? (a) First carbohydrates, next fats and lastly proteins (b) First fats, next ... carbohydrates, next proteins and lastly lipids (d) First proteins, next lipids and lastly carbohydrates
Last Answer : (a) First carbohydrates, next fats and lastly proteins
Description : Compared to blood our lymph has (a) plasma without proteins (b) more WBCs and no RBCs (c) more RBCs and less WBCs (d) no plasma
Last Answer : b) more WBCs and no RBCs
Description : riiodothyronine differs from thyroxine in that: A. It is more avidly bound to plasma proteins B. It has a shorter plasma half life C. It is less potent D. It has a longer latency of action
Last Answer : B. It has a shorter plasma half life
Description : 17.2 Triiodothyronine differs from thyroxine in that: A. It is more avidly bound to plasma proteins B. It has a shorter plasma half life C. It is less potent D. It has a longer latency of action (
Description : If proteins, carbohydrates and fats are consumed together: (A) The total SDA is the sum of individual SDAs of proteins, carbohydrates and fats (B) The total SDA is more than the sum of ... ) Carbohydrates and fats lower the SDA of proteins (D) Proteins raise the SDA of carbohydrates and fats
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Fats and oils contain ____ times more energy than proteins and carbohydrates. a. 2.25 c. 1.5 b. 2 d. 3
Last Answer : a. 2.25
Description : Energy can be stored more efficiently as a. Carbohydrates b. Fats c. Proteins d. Water
Description : Which one is refers to how well the particular sample of behaviors used to measure a characteristic reflects the entire domain of behaviors that constitutes that characteristic. a. Construct validity ... b. Criterion-related validity evidence c. Content validity evidence d. Face validity evidence
Last Answer : c. Content validity evidence
Description : MALT constitutes about percent of the lymphoid tissue in human body. (a) 20% (b) 70% (c) 10% (d) 50%
Last Answer : d) 50%
Description : MALT constitutes about ________ percent of the lymphoid tissue in human body. (1) 20% (2) 70% (3) 10% (4) 50%
Last Answer : (4) 50%
Description : The Tm for PAH i.e the maximal secretory capacity of the tubule for PAH can be used to gavge the (A) Extent of tubular damage FATS AND FATTY ACID METABOLISM 81 (B) Impairment of the capacity of the tubule to perform osmotic work (C) Impairment of renal plasma flow (D) Glomerular filtration rate
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Which constituent in the cell has a high rate of utilization as energy a. Carbohydrates b. Fats c. Proteins d. Water
Last Answer : Carbohydrates
Description : The transport of proteins out of the cell is termed exocytosis. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning this process? a. Secretory vesicles fuse with the plasma membrane b. ... or a neurotransmitter d. A decrease in cytoplasmic calcium occurs as part of the secretion process
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c Transport vesicles that bud off the Golgi network carry both material to be secreted from the cell and protein destined to become components of the plasma ... but may also involve generation of diacylglycerol or production of cyclic AMP which activate kinases or phosphatases
Description : In fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane (a) upper layer is non-polar and hydrophilic (b) upper layer is polar and hydrophobic (c) phospholipids form a bimolecular layer in middle part (d) proteins form a middle layer.
Last Answer : (c) phospholipids form a bimolecular layer in middle part
Description : Human urine is usually acidic because (a) potassium and sodium exchange generates acidity (b) hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate (c) the sodium transporter exchanges one hydrogen ion for each sodium ion, in peritubular capillaries (d) excreted plasma proteins are acidic.
Last Answer : (b) hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate
Description : Heart patients should avoid taking excess of (a) Proteins (b) Fats (c) Vitamins (d) Carbohydrates
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : While cooking food, the compounds lost to the maximum extent are (a) fats (b) carbohydrates (c) proteins (d) vitamins
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Pulses are a good source of (a) Carbohydrates (b) Fats (c) Proteins (d) Vitamins
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Nitrogen occurs in plant and animals in the form of ------? A. Minerals B. Fats C. Carbohydrates D. Proteins (Answer)
Last Answer : D. Proteins (Answer)
Description : Oranges are rich source of------? A. Carbohydrates B. Fats C. Proteins D. Vitamins (Answer)
Last Answer : D. Vitamins (Answer)
Description : Does anyone have any ideas for experiments I can do involving Food Chemistry (proteins, carbs, fats)?
Last Answer : Brewing beer
Description : The maximum specific dynamic action of food stuff is exerted by (A) carbohydrates (B) fats (C) proteins (D) vitamins
Description : Pyridoxine requirement depends upon the intake of (A) Carbohydrates (B) Proteins (C) Fats (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Maximum energy produced by (A) Fats (B) Carbohydrates (C) Proteins (D) Nucleic acids
Description : The proximate principles of diet are (A) Vitamins and minerals (B) Proteins (C) Carbohydrates and fats (D) Carbohydrates, fats and proteins
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The muscles, tissues and blood all are made up of _____. A. Fats B. Proteins C. Vitamins D. Carbohydrates
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : 104 Nitrogen occurs in plants and animals in the form of_____. A. Minerals B. Fats C. Carbohydrates D. Proteins
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : Plants Nitrogen occurs in plants and animals in the form of_____. A. Minerals B. Fats C. Carbohydrates D. Proteins
Description : Nitrogen Nitrogen occurs in plants and animals in the form of_____. A. Minerals B. Fats C. Carbohydrates D. Proteins
Description : Nitrogen occurs in plants and animals in the form of_____. A. Minerals B. Fats C. Carbohydrates D. Proteins
Description : Amino acids are a product of the digestion of _____ A. Carbohydrates B. Fats C. Vitamins D. Proteins
Description : By generally dividing food into carbohydrates, fats and proteins and considering the digestive process until the pylorus (exit of stomach), which of these mentioned types of food have already undergone chemical digestion?
Last Answer : Until the exit of the stomach, carbohydrates, in the mouth, and proteins, in the stomach, have already undergone chemical breaking by digestive enzymes. Carbohydrates have suffered action of the salivary ... of the gastric juice. Fats, until reaching the duodenum, do not undergo chemical digestion.
Description : Pepsin digests _______. (1) proteins in stomach (2) carbohydrates in mouth (3) fats in duodenum (4) minerals in ileum
Last Answer : (1) proteins in stomach Explanation: Pepsin is produced in the stomach and is one of the main digestive enzymes in the digestive systems of humans and many other animals, where it helps digest the proteins in food.
Description : Which one of the following forms the base of vegetable fibres? (1) Cellulose (2) Proteins (3) Fats (4) Oils
Last Answer : (1) Cellulose Explanation: The principal chemical component of vegetable fibers is cellulose, with varying amounts of lignin and hemicelluloses also usually present; thus, the fibers are also ... bagasse, and banana. Vegetable fibers are usually stiffer but less tough than synthetic fibers.
Description : The site where complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats takes place is called – (1) Liver (2) Stomach (3) Large Intestine (4) Small Intestine
Last Answer : (4) Small Intestine Explanation: The small intestine is the site of the complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It receives the secretions of the liver and pancreas for this purpose.
Description : The function of Trypsin is to – (1) break down fats (2) synthesize proteins (3) break down proteins (4) break down carbohydrates
Last Answer : (3) break down proteins Explanation: Trypsin is a serine protease found in the, digestive system of many vertebrates, where it hydrolyses proteins. Trypsin is produced in the pancreas. ... arginine, except when either is followed by praline. It is used for numerous biotechnological processes.
Description : The saliva helps in the digestion of – (1) Proteins (2) Starch (3) Fibres (4) Fats
Last Answer : (2) Starch Explanation: Amylase enzymes secreted in saliva help break down starches into simpler sugar molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. In this way, amylase activity influences blood glucose levels, which need to be maintained within an optimal range for good health.