07 Chapter 6 Quiz

The liver uses cholesterol to make

Bile

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Canola oil

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Flaxseeds

Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

HDL

Which of the following organs is the main site for detoxifying alcohol?

Liver

Which of the following organs relies on enterohepatic circulation to recycle bile salts?

Liver

Which of the following characteristics or conditions is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Male sex

Sari would like to compare the cholesterol contents of canned tuna. She should read the ___ on the products' labels.

Nutrition Facts panel

Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol?

Pork steak

Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?

Roast pork

The body uses cholesterol to make

Steroid hormones

The body uses cholesterol to make

Vitamin D

When Leah parties with her friends, she usually drinks 6 beers during a 2-hour party. At this level of alcohol consumption, she is

a binge drinker

Women who are trying to become pregnant or are pregnant should

avoid all forms of alcohol

The liver recycles bile salts to make new

bile

Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should limit his intake of

butter and beef.

Brett eats _____ to increase his intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

canned sardines

Albert is a healthy, 23-year-old college student. He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease, so he can take preventive measures, if they are necessary. Albert should

have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood

Having high blood levels of _____ may increase a person's risk of CVD.

homocysteine

A chylomicron is a type of

lipoprotein

The body uses essential fatty acids to make

prostaglandins

In the body, lipids

provide energy

In the body, lipids

provide insulation against cold temperatures

Adipose cells

store triglycerides

The primary function of an adipose cell is

storing fat