Chapter 18 Concept Checks

Question 1

Which cells are the scavengers of the immune system, engulfing and digesting foreign invaders if necessary?
a. Macrophages
b. Neutrophils
c. Lymphocytes
d. Phagocytes

Answer 1

d. Phagocytes

Question 2

A diet low in vitamins and minerals is a risk factor for developing which disease?
a. Obesity
b. Stroke
c. Cancer
d. Type 2 diabetes

Answer 2

c. Cancer

Question 3

Which disease is NOT a CHD risk equivalent?
a. Peripheral arterial disease
b. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
c. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
d. Diabetes mellitus

Answer 3

b. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 4

Levels of which mineral may need to be monitored in a person with hypertension taking a diuretic?
a. Phosphorous
b. Magnesium
c. Potassium
d. Sodium

Answer 4

c. Potassium

Question 5

Which portion of food is one carbohydrate choice?
a. One cup of milk
b. One banana
c. One cup of corn
d. One cup of cooked oatmeal

Answer 5

a. One cup of milk

Question 6

Which food is most appropriate for treating hypoglycemia?
a. Chocolate milk
b. Orange juice
c. Peanut butter crackers
d. Cheddar cheese

Answer 6

b. Orange juice

Question 7

Alcohol use is NOT a risk factor for which type of cancer?
a. Postmenopausal breast
b. Mouth, pharynx, and larynx
c. Liver
d. Kidney

Answer 7

d. Kidney

Question 8

Which action will decrease carcinogen formation when grilling meat?
a. Marinate meat beforehand.
b. Grill at high temperatures for a short period of time.
c. Choose leaner cuts of meat.
d. Flip the meat as little as possible.

Answer 8

a. Marinate meat beforehand.

Question 9

According to the Healthy Eating Plate, which of the following does NOT count as a vegetable?
a. Pizza sauce
b. French fries
c. Corn
d. Canned green beans

Answer 9

b. French fries

Question 10

Which fish likely contains the highest concentration of mercury?
a. Farm-raised tilapia
b. Swordfish
c. Cod
d. Salmon

Answer 10

b. Swordfish

Question 11

Which vegetable contains goitrogens?
a. Sugar snap peas
b. Spinach
c. Radishes
d. Green beans

Answer 11

c. Radishes

Question 12

Which statement accurately describes solanine in potatoes?
a. Most of a potato’s solanine is found in the sprouts and the green layer below the skin.
b. Solanine poisoning is common in the southern part of the United States.
c. Solanine is destroyed by frying.
d. Symptoms of solanine poisoning include mouth sores.

Answer 12

a. Most of a potato’s solanine is found in the sprouts and the green layer below the skin.

Question 13

Which fruit is most likely to contain high levels of pesticides?
a. Pineapple
b. Papaya
c. Kiwi
d. Strawberries

Answer 13

d. Strawberries

Question 14

Which artificial sweetener is very dangerous for individuals with the inherited disease phenylketonuria?
a. Saccharin
b. Aspartame
c. D-Tagatose
d. Acesulfame potassium

Answer 14

b. Aspartame

Question 15

Which is the best use of activated carbon filters?
a. Flushing out sodium
b. Killing microorganisms
c. Softening hard water
d. Removing heavy metals such as mercury

Answer 15

d. Removing heavy metals such as mercury