HOSA Nutrition Knowledge Test Review Questions with Complete Solutions Absorption - Correct Answer Taking up of nutrients in the intestines Adipose tissue - Correct Answer Fatty tissue Aerobic metabolism - Correct Answer Combining nutrient oxygen within the cell; also called oxidation.Albumin - Correct Answer Protein that occurs in blood plasma Alkalosis - Correct Answer Condition in which excess base accumulates in, or acids are lost from, the body.Amino acids - Correct Answer Nitrogen containing chemical compounds of which protein is composed Amphetamines - Correct Answer Drugs intended to inhibit appetite Anemia - Correct Answer Condition caused by insufficient number of red blood cells, hemoglobin or blood volume.Angina pectoris - Correct Answer Pain in the heart muscle due to inadequate blood supply.arteriosclerosis - Correct Answer Generic term for thickened arteries Arthritis - Correct Answer Chronic disease involving the joints ascites - Correct Answer Abnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen. 1 / 2
aspartame - Correct Answer Artificial sweetener made from two amino acid; does not require insulin for metabolism aspirated - Correct Answer Inhaled or suctioned Atherosclerosis - Correct Answer a form of arteriolosclerosis affecting the intima (inner lining) of the artery walls avitaminosis - Correct Answer Without vitamins Beriberi - Correct Answer Deficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin b1 thiamine. Legs feel heavy feet burn and muscles degenerate.Basal metabolism rate BMR - Correct Answer The rate at which energy is needed for body maintenance.bile - Correct Answer Secretion of the liver, stored in the gallbladder, essential for the digestion of fat.Bioavailable - Correct Answer The ability of a nutrient to be readily absorbed and used by the body biotin - Correct Answer a B vitamin, necessary for metabolism Bolus - Correct Answer Food in the mouth that is ready to be swallowed Botulism - Correct Answer Deadliest of food poisoning; cost by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum bran - Correct Answer outer covering of grain kernels. Contains minerals B vitamins cellulose and protein Buffer systems - Correct Answer Protective systems regulating amounts of hydrogen ions in body fluids Cachexia - Correct Answer Severe malnutrition and body wasting caused by chronic disease
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