Question

1. Water leeks out of the cells and causes swelling and edema as seen in a condition Kwasiorkor. This is due to (a) a protein deficiency (b) water intoxication (c) too much trans fat (d) all of these

2. Which of these would we not count towards meeting our water intake recommendation (a) caffeinated beverages              (b)   iceberg lettuce  (c) milk (d) watermelon

3. Eicosanoids are hormone like substances that regulate many bodily responses including the  pro and anti -inflammatory responses. These chemicals are made from (a)  omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids (b) Cholesterol (c) 9 essential amino acids (d) all of these

4. The RDA for water is eight 8 oz glasses a day. This RDA was based on (A) a 2,000 calorie diet (B) Research done on the thirst sensation (c) The average height and weight of the population (d) None of these

5. Which does not denature protein (a) Bile (b) Hydrochloric acid (c) heat (d) alcohol

Answer 1

1),The correct answer is option A

It is a protein deficiency.

lack of protein will causes an osmotic imbalance in the cells of gastro intestinal system which ends in edema.

2),usually , all the options are included in the water intake recommendation, only alcoholic drinks are excluded.

3)The correct answer is option A

omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids.

This eicosanoids are synthesized from arachidonic acid which is a type of omega 6 fatty acid.

4),The correct answer is option C

The average height and weight of the population

Usually the RDA calculations are dependent on the weight of a particular person.

5)The correct answer is option D

Alcohol

all alcohols does not denature proteins, some alcohols do that.