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The gastric enzyme present in infants that coagulates milk is:
 
  a. casein.
  b. pepsinogen.
  c. trypsin.
  d. rennin.

Q. 2

Pepsinogen secreted by the gastric cells is converted into pepsin by:
 
  a. enterokinase.
  b. hydrochloric acid.
  c. gastric lipase.
  d. pancreatic lipase.

Q. 3

Enzymes found in pancreatic secretions include:
 
  a. rennin.
  b. pepsin.
  c. chymotrypsin.
  d. casein.

Q. 4

Proteins are absorbed primarily in the form of:
 
  a. fatty acids.
  b. disaccharides.
  c. amino acids.
  d. polypeptides.

Q. 5

The amino acids methionine, tyrosine, and tryptophan play a role in:
 
  a. forming neurotransmitters.
  b. blocking excess protein breakdown.
  c. increasing production of insulin and thyroxine.
  d. decreasing energy expenditure.

Q. 6

The nutrient that has a protein-sparing effect is:
 
  a. glycerol.
  b. carbohydrate.
  c. nitrogen.
  d. fatty acids.

Q. 7

Infections are common in people who have inadequate protein intake because of an insufficient quantity of:
 
  a. insulin.
  b. lipoprotein.
  c. antibodies.
  d. albumin.

Q. 8

A person is most likely to have a diet with good protein quality if he or she:
 
  a. has a high protein intake.
  b. consumes a variety of foods.
  c. uses amino acid supplements.
  d. buys high-quality meats.

Q. 9

Branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, and valine) may be especially important for a patient with:
 
  a. cancer-related malnutrition.
  b. marasmus.
  c. cardiovascular disease.
  d. severe depression.

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