Question

1. Metabolic syndrome generally involves a combination of

A. types 1 and 2 diabetes.

B.extreme obesity, osteoporosis, and hypoglycemia.

C. gluten intolerance, hypertension, and absence of insulin production.

D. extreme obesity, abnormal blood lipids, and hyperglycemia.

2.The hardening and narrowing of arteries is called

A. atherosclerosis.

B. bariatric disease.

C. metabolic syndrome.

D. type 1 ½ diabetes.

3.is a mold that produces aflatoxin

A. Stachybotrys chartarum

B. Penicillium chrysogenum

C. Aspergillus flavus

D. Acremonium

4.The female athlete triad consists of all the following EXCEPT

A. disordered eating.

B. amenorrhea.

C. osteoporosis.

D. scoliosis.

5.Which diet has been shown to reduce the risk for hypertension?

A. low gluten diet

B. low carb diet

C. French diet

D. DASH diet

6.Risk factors for osteoporosis include

A. lack of weight-bearing exercise.

B. advanced age.

C. insufficient calcium and vitamin D.

D. all the above

7.Which disease is not associated with lifestyle?

A. type 1 diabetes

B. type 2 diabetes

C. heart disease

D. hypertension

8.The state where glycogen is depleted and extreme fatigue sets in is called

A. hitting the wall.

B. crash and burn.

C. hitting the floor.

D. energy downfall.

9.What happened during the Cori cycle?

A. ADP turns to ATP

B. stimulation of muscles

C. acetyl-CoA moves to Krebs Cycle

D. pyruvate is converted back to glucose

10.An ideal blood lipid profile includes

A.high HDL and low LDL.

B. low HDL and high LDL.

C. high HDL and high LDL.

D. low HDL and low LDL.

Answer 1

Ans 1) D. extreme obesity, abnormal blood lipids, and hyperglycemia.

Explaination:

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

2) A. atherosclerosis

Explaination:

Atherosclerosis: A build up of cholesterol plaque in the walls of arteries, causing obstruction of blood flow. Plaques may rupture, causing acute occlusion of the artery by clot.

3) C. Aspergillus flavus

Explaination:

Aflatoxins are produced by both Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, which are common forms of 'weedy' molds widespread in nature.

4) D. Scoliosis

Explaination:

In 1992, the ACSM coined the term female athlete triad to describe the combination of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.