Question 1

Excessive amounts of omega-3 fatty acids can

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A)   impair the immune system.
B)   cause excessive bleeding.
C)   cause hemorrhagic stroke.
D)   All of these choices are correct.
E)   None of these choices are correct.

Question 2

Which apolipoprotein is responsible for activating lipoprotein lipase?

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A)   Apo B-48
B)   Apo C-II
C)   Apo C
D)   Apo B-100

Question 3

Saturated fatty acids predominate in which of the following lipids?

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A)   canola oil
B)   safflower oil
C)   butter
D)   olive oil

Question 4

Cholesterol is

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A)   not essential in the diet; the human body can synthesize it.
B)   not found in foods of plant origin.
C)   an important part of human cell membranes and is necessary to make some hormones.
D)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 5

LDL clearance in the plasma is mediated via the ______ receptor.

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A)   B-48
B)   B-100
C)   CII
D)   A

Question 6

Americans eat more omega-3 fatty acids than omega-6 fatty acids.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Margarine is usually made by a process called ________,in which hydrogen atoms are added to double covalent bonds in the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils.

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A)   saturation
B)   isomerization
C)   esterification
D)   hydrogenation

Question 8

The ____ pathway for LDL uptake is a means by which LDL contributes to plaque formation in blood vessels.

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A)   receptor
B)   atherosclerotic
C)   intermediate
D)   scavenger

Question 9

High-density lipoproteins function in lipid transport by

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A)   delivering cholesterol to target cells throughout the body.
B)   picking up cholesterol from dying cells and other sources for delivery to other lipoproteins and the liver for disposal.
C)   slowly carrying newly synthesized fats from the liver to various body cells.
D)   moving newly absorbed dietary fat through the intestinal wall.

Question 10

Individuals with bleeding disorders taking anticoagulants or scheduling surgery should be cautious about which supplement:

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A)   Omega 6 fatty acids.
B)   Omega 9 fatty acids.
C)   Omega 3 fatty acids.
D)   None of the above.

Question 11

Blockage of a major artery is caused by a blood clot.These clots may form when

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A)   cholesterol plaques build up in artery walls.
B)   HDL invades artery walls.
C)   the dietary intake of cholesterol is less than 200 mg per day.
D)   LDL fails to remove cholesterol from artery walls. A

Question 12

A fatty acid with 10 carbons will be absorbed via the

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A)   lymphatic system.
B)   the portal system.
C)   the kidney system.
D)   None of the above are correct.

Question 13

Recommendations suggest that we consume approximately 20% of our fat as monounsaturated fats.All of the following would be appropriate to use to achieve this goal EXCEPT

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A)   peanut oil.
B)   canola oil.
C)   sunflower oil.
D)   olive oil.

Question 14

All the following are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids EXCEPT.

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A)   walnuts
B)   salmon
C)   avocados
D)   flax seed oil C

Question 15

Which of the following blood levels of LDL cholesterol would increase risk for cardiovascular disease?

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A)   100 mg/dl or less
B)   130 mg/dl or less
C)   130-159 mg/dl
D)   over 160 mg/dl

Question 16

All of the following are ways in which fatty acids can differ from one another EXCEPT

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A)   number of double bonds.
B)   degree of saturation.
C)   chain length.
D)   average number of calories per gram.

Question 17

Mike has been told to reduce his fat intake to less than 30% of his total calories.It has been recommended to him that he consume an average of 2000 calories per day.How many grams of fat should he consume per day?

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A)   76 grams
B)   67 grams
C)   80 grams
D)   93 grams

Question 18

Which of the following lipids is a precursor for estrogen and bile

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A)   Cholesterol
B)   Alpha linoleic acid
C)   ecosinoids
D)   saturated fat

Question 19

Fats that are liquid at room temperature can be made more solid by the process of

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A)   saponification.
B)   hydrogenation.
C)   emulsification.
D)   calcification.

Question 20

Trans fatty acids are now considered more atherogenic than saturated fatty acids because they

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A)   are unnatural and only form during fat processing.
B)   cause excessive blood clotting.
C)   elevate LDL levels, while decreasing HDL.
D)   cause sudden cardiac arrest in post-menopausal women. C

Exam 6: Lipids

Excessive amounts of omega-3 fatty acids can

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Which apolipoprotein is responsible for activating lipoprotein lipase?

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Saturated fatty acids predominate in which of the following lipids?

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Cholesterol is

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LDL clearance in the plasma is mediated via the ______ receptor.

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Americans eat more omega-3 fatty acids than omega-6 fatty acids.

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Margarine is usually made by a process called ________,in which hydrogen atoms are added to double covalent bonds in the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils.

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The ____ pathway for LDL uptake is a means by which LDL contributes to plaque formation in blood vessels.

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High-density lipoproteins function in lipid transport by

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Individuals with bleeding disorders taking anticoagulants or scheduling surgery should be cautious about which supplement:

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Blockage of a major artery is caused by a blood clot.These clots may form when

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A fatty acid with 10 carbons will be absorbed via the

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Recommendations suggest that we consume approximately 20% of our fat as monounsaturated fats.All of the following would be appropriate to use to achieve this goal EXCEPT

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All the following are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids EXCEPT.

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Which of the following blood levels of LDL cholesterol would increase risk for cardiovascular disease?

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All of the following are ways in which fatty acids can differ from one another EXCEPT

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Mike has been told to reduce his fat intake to less than 30% of his total calories.It has been recommended to him that he consume an average of 2000 calories per day.How many grams of fat should he consume per day?

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Which of the following lipids is a precursor for estrogen and bile

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Fats that are liquid at room temperature can be made more solid by the process of

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Trans fatty acids are now considered more atherogenic than saturated fatty acids because they

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