1.

The basic building blocks for protein are:

a. side groups.
b. amino acids.
c. glucose units.
d. saturated
bonds.
ANSWER: B
RATIO: The basic building block of a protein is called an amino acid.
2. Enzymes are proteins that, among other things:
a. defend the body against disease.
b. regulate fluid and electrolyte balance.
c. facilitates chemical reactions by changing themselves.
d. help assemble disaccharides into starch, cellulose, or
glycogen.
ANSWER: D
RATIO: Option D is the correct answer because proteins are enzymes that facilitates chemical reactions by
changing themselves.
3. Functions of proteins in the body include:
a. supplying omega-3 fatty acids for growth, lowering serum cholesterol, and helping with weight
control.
b. supplying fiber to aid digestion, digesting cellulose, and providing the main fuel source for muscles.
c. protecting organs against shock, helping the body use carbohydrate efficiently, and providing
triglycerides.
d. serving as structural components, supplying hormones to regulate body processes, and maintaining fluid and
electrolyte balance.
ANSWER: D
RATIO: Option D is the accurate answer since Protein serves as structural components, supplying hormones to
regulate body processes, and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.
4. The swelling of body tissue caused by the leakage of fluid from the blood vessels into
the interstitial spaces is called:
a. edema.
b. anemia.
c. acidosis.
d. sickle-cell
anemia
ANSWER:
A
RATIO: Option A is the correct answer because edema occurs when an excessive volume of fluid
accumulates in the tissues, either within cells (cellular edema) or within the
collagenmucopolysaccharide matrix distributed in the interstitial spaces (interstitial edema).
5. Marasmus can be distinguished from kwashiorkor because in marasmus:
a. only adults are victims.
b. the cause is usually an infection.
c. severe wasting of body fat and muscle are evident.
d. the limbs, face, and belly swell
with edema.
ANSWER: B
RATIO: Option B is the correct answer because in marasmus the cause is usually an infection.