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Carbohydrate Metabolism

Quiz by Elijah Klein

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  • Q1
    Which nutrient is commonly referred to as 'sugar' and provides a quick source of energy?
    Proteins
    Carbohydrates
    Fiber
    Fats
    30s
  • Q2
    Which nutrient is responsible for providing immediate energy due to its quick breakdown into glucose?
    Proteins
    Fats
    Complex carbohydrates
    Simple carbohydrates
    30s
  • Q3
    Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch into maltose in the mouth?
    Lipase
    Cellulase
    Protease
    Amylase
    30s
  • Q4
    Which hormone is released by the pancreas to lower blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake of glucose by cells?
    Cortisol
    Glucagon
    Epinephrine
    Insulin
    30s
  • Q5
    Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down disaccharides into monosaccharides in the small intestine?
    Amylase
    Lactase
    Sucrase
    Maltase
    30s
  • Q6
    Which organ is primarily responsible for the synthesis and storage of glycogen in the human body?
    Kidney
    Liver
    Spleen
    Pancreas
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?
    Chicken
    Beef
    Salmon
    Rice
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is a form of undigested carbohydrates that humans cannot break down?
    Cellulose
    Sucrose
    Glucose
    Fructose
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is a common clinical issue associated with excess carbohydrate intake?
    Anemia
    Osteoporosis
    Obesity
    Hypertension
    30s
  • Q10
    What clinical issue is associated with a rare genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to metabolize fructose?
    Anemia
    Hereditary fructose intolerance
    Osteoporosis
    Hypertension
    30s
  • Q11
    What clinical issue can result from the body's inability to properly digest carbohydrates?
    Anemia
    Hypertension
    Malabsorption
    Osteoporosis
    30s
  • Q12
    What are the byproducts of carbohydrate fermentation in the colon?
    Short-chain fatty acids and gases
    Vitamins and minerals
    Long-chain fatty acids and amino acids
    Sugars and fiber
    30s
  • Q13
    What role does the colon play in carbohydrate metabolism?
    It has no involvement in carbohydrate metabolism
    It stores carbohydrates for energy
    It converts carbohydrates into proteins
    It breaks down complex carbohydrates into simpler compounds
    30s
  • Q14
    Where does the majority of carbohydrate digestion and absorption occur in the human body?
    Stomach
    Small Intestine
    Large Intestine
    Esophagus
    30s
  • Q15
    Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down sucrose into glucose and fructose?
    Sucrase
    Amylase
    Lactase
    Maltase
    30s

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