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