Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3 tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease.Kati is at greatest risk of _____ malabsorption.
a. macronutrient
b. water-soluble vitamin
c. B vitamin
d. sodium, potassium, and chloride
e. amino acid
Q. 2Blood thickens with elevated:
A) serum triglycerides levels.
B) cis-fatty acid intake.
C) high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.
D) aerobic physical activity.
E) blood pressure.
Q. 3Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3 tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease.In addition to consuming a gluten-free diet, Kati should be instructed to avoid _____ until her intestines have recovered.
a. sodium
b. fat
c. lactose
d. fructose
e. sucrose
Q. 4Hyperhomocystemia is:
A) cancer promoting.
B) a heart disease risk factor.
C) linked to unmanaged hyperglycemia.
D) a type of allergic reaction.
E) an autoimmune disorder.
Q. 5Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3 tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease.The gastrointestinal symptoms Kati is experiencing are due to _____.
a. severe damage to the intestinal mucosa and subsequent malabsorption
b. a lack of pancreatic enzymes and resulting malabsorption
c. gastrointestinal obstructions caused by the secretion of thick mucus
d. bacterial overgrowth causing a disruption in fat digestion and absorption
e. loss of insulin production and function
Q. 6Antibodies are:
A) synthesized from fatty acids.
B) proteins produced by immune cells.
C) food components causing allergy.
D) normally reactive to self.
E) byproducts of DNA transcription and RNA translation.
Q. 7The absorption of vitamins and minerals begins in the _____.
a. duodenum/jejunum
b. jejunum/ileum
c. ileum
d. colon
e. stomach
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