Characteristics of olestra include all of the following except:
a. it is made with sucrose.
b. it cannot be absorbed by the body.
c. it is used in some snack foods.
d. it can be toxic.
Q. 2The leading diagnoses related to infertility are _____.
a. endocrine abnormalities that modify hormonal regulation of fertility
b. unknown causes
c. environmental contaminants such as lead and mercury
d. overweight and obesity in men
e. sexually transmitted diseases
Q. 3Food manufacturers use all of the following techniques to reduce the fat and kcalories in food except:
a. adding water to the food.
b. whipping air into the food.
c. rearranging the molecules in the fat.
d. baking foods instead of frying them.
Q. 4Endometriosis is defined as _____.
a. scarring and blockage of the fallopian tubes
b. the condition in which endometrial tissue becomes embedded within other body tissues
c. a modification of pregnancy hormones that results in infertility
d. an infection of the cervix
e. the inability to get pregnant
Q. 5If Ann is watching her weight, which of the following suggestions would be most beneficial to her?
a. Use margarine instead of butter.
b. Switch from whole milk to fat-free milk.
c. Eliminate fat from your diet.
d. Choose processed meats instead of fresh meats.
Q. 6Semen is composed of _____.
a. sperm only
b. sperm and secretions from the bulbourethral gland only
c. secretions from the bulbourethral gland, prostate, and seminal vesicles only
d. sperm and secretions from the testes, bulbourethral gland, prostate, and seminal vesicles
e. sperm and secretions from the bulbourethral gland, prostate, and vas deferens