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BIOD121 / BIOD 121 Module 2:
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Essentials in Nutrition | Questions & Answers | Grade A 100% Correct - Portage Learning
Question:
What is atherosclerosis, the role of certain fats in its development, and how do you lower risk for development of it?
Answer:
Atherosclerosis is a disease where plaques form in the arteries, inhibiting proper blood flow and adding to higher blood pressure. it increases risk for heart attacks and strokes. One of its causes is high levels of LDL and/or low levels of HDL. Smoking cessation, exercise, weight management, and blood pressure control can lower risk.
Question:
Which macromolecule type plays a role in giving structure, providing movement, and is a form of hormones and enzymes?
Answer:
proteins 1 / 3
Question:
You are volunteering with a medical relief group in a developing nation. A baby presents with edema in the legs and abdomen, mild weight loss, and his grandmother reports he is listless and fatigued. He was recently weaned and now obtains most of his calories from a powdered grain supplement. What type of malnutrition is he most likely suffering from?
Answer:
Kwashiorkor
Question:
True or false. If false, explain why it is false.
Foods that are often high in starch are not good sources of fiber.
Answer:
FALSE: Foods that are often high in starch are also a good source of fiber.
OR Foods that are often high in animal protein, fats, refined flours, etc. are not a good source of fiber.
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Question:
The pancreas plays a role in blood sugar regulation. For (A) the fasting, and (B) the fed states, list the hormones the pancreas releases and their effect on blood glucose
Answer:
(A) Fasting - pancreas releases glucagon, which breaks down glycogen stores to increase blood glucose levels
(B) Fed - pancreas releases insulin, which increases cellular uptake of glucose, lowering blood glucose levels.
Question:
Starting at the oral cavity list the path of food it would travel to reach the anus.
Answer:
oral cavity -> esophagus -> stomach -> small intestine -> large intestine -> rectum -> anus
Question:
list one of the GI tract's accessory organs and its function for digestion
Answer:
Liver; produces bile for breakdown of fats
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