Question 1

Lymph ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is like blood,since it contains mostly red blood cells 
B) is a fluid containing blood proteins 
C) recycles nutrients between the liver and the small intestine 
D) transports fat-soluble particles from the intestinal tract to the general circulation 
A) is like blood,since it contains mostly red blood cells 
B) is a fluid containing blood proteins 
C) recycles nutrients between the liver and the small intestine 
D) transports fat-soluble particles from the intestinal tract to the general circulation D

Question 2

Celiac disease is best treated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) medication prescribed by a physician 
B) a high-fiber diet 
C) a gluten-free diet 
D) an allergen-free diet 
A) medication prescribed by a physician 
B) a high-fiber diet 
C) a gluten-free diet 
D) an allergen-free diet C

Question 3

The bacteria that usually inhabit the large intestine are prevented from backing up into the ileum by the action of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sphincter of Oddi 
B) ileocecal sphincter 
C) pyloric sphincter 
D) rectal sphincter 
A) sphincter of Oddi 
B) ileocecal sphincter 
C) pyloric sphincter 
D) rectal sphincter B

Question 4

Functions of the large intestine include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) housing bacterial flora that keep the GI tract healthy 
B) absorption of water and electrolytes,especially sodium and potassium 
C) the defecation of feces 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) housing bacterial flora that keep the GI tract healthy 
B) absorption of water and electrolytes,especially sodium and potassium 
C) the defecation of feces 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 5

Factors associated with gallstone formation include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) rapid weight loss 
B) high fiber intake 
C) being underweight 
D) None of these answers are correct. 
A) rapid weight loss 
B) high fiber intake 
C) being underweight 
D) None of these answers are correct.

Question 6

Much of the digestion that occurs in the large intestine is caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) lipase 
B) pepsin 
C) saliva 
D) bacteria 
A) lipase 
B) pepsin 
C) saliva 
D) bacteria

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

Accepted Answer

A) The most common types are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. 
B) It can cause inflammation and ulceration throughout the gastrointestinal tract. 
C) IBD is caused by a reaction to proteins in foods. 
D) Nutritional problems related to IBD include anemia,osteoporosis,and poor growth (in children) 
A) The most common types are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. 
B) It can cause inflammation and ulceration throughout the gastrointestinal tract. 
C) IBD is caused by a reaction to proteins in foods. 
D) Nutritional problems related to IBD include anemia,osteoporosis,and poor growth (in children)

Question 8

Bile is formed in the ___________ and stored in the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) stomach; pancreas 
B) duodenum; kidney 
C) liver; gallbladder 
D) gallbladder; liver 
A) stomach; pancreas 
B) duodenum; kidney 
C) liver; gallbladder 
D) gallbladder; liver

Question 9

Insufficient production of bile is mostly likely to impair absorption of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) starch 
B) fat 
C) protein 
D) sugars 
A) starch 
B) fat 
C) protein 
D) sugars

Question 10

The absorptive process that requires energy in the form of ATP is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) facilitated diffusion 
B) active absorption 
C) enterohepatic circulation 
D) the lymphatic system 
A) facilitated diffusion 
B) active absorption 
C) enterohepatic circulation 
D) the lymphatic system

Question 11

The breakdown of dietary starch to glucose in the small intestine is considered ________.

Accepted Answer

A) metabolism 
B) hormonal action 
C) digestion 
D) absorption 
A) metabolism 
B) hormonal action 
C) digestion 
D) absorption

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an enzyme?

Accepted Answer

A) Sucrase 
B) Bile 
C) Pepsin 
D) Lipase 
A) Sucrase 
B) Bile 
C) Pepsin 
D) Lipase

Question 13

Which of the following digestive disorders is caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori?

Accepted Answer

A) flatulence 
B) constipation 
C) diarrhea 
D) peptic ulcer 
A) flatulence 
B) constipation 
C) diarrhea 
D) peptic ulcer

Question 14

The small intestine is divided into three segments.List them in descending order.

Accepted Answer

A) Ileum,jejunum,duodenum 
B) Jejunum,ileum,duodenum 
C) Duodenum,ileum,jejunum 
D) Duodenum,jejunum,ileum 
A) Ileum,jejunum,duodenum 
B) Jejunum,ileum,duodenum 
C) Duodenum,ileum,jejunum 
D) Duodenum,jejunum,ileum

Question 15

Heartburn is caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) acid surrounding the heart muscle 
B) acid and other digestive enzymes within the heart muscle 
C) the backflow of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus 
D) None of these choices are accurate. 
A) acid surrounding the heart muscle 
B) acid and other digestive enzymes within the heart muscle 
C) the backflow of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus 
D) None of these choices are accurate.

Question 16

Which of the following nutrients is NOT acted on by pancreatic juices?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein 
B) Fat 
C) Carbohydrates 
D) Fiber 
A) Protein 
B) Fat 
C) Carbohydrates 
D) Fiber

Question 17

At the beginning of a meal,the hormone _______ is secreted from the stomach; this hormone controls the release of _______.

Accepted Answer

A) pepsinogen; pepsin 
B) gastrin; HCl 
C) bile; lipase 
D) cholecystokinin; pancreatic enzymes 
A) pepsinogen; pepsin 
B) gastrin; HCl 
C) bile; lipase 
D) cholecystokinin; pancreatic enzymes

Question 18

Diarrhea is most often caused by bacterial or viral infection of the GI tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Most dietary fats will ________.

Accepted Answer

A) be converted to short-chain fatty acids for absorption with other water-soluble nutrients 
B) enter the lymphatic system 
C) enter the colon and become "food" for bacteria 
D) be converted to bile in the lumen of the intestine 
A) be converted to short-chain fatty acids for absorption with other water-soluble nutrients 
B) enter the lymphatic system 
C) enter the colon and become "food" for bacteria 
D) be converted to bile in the lumen of the intestine

Question 20

A sensible idea for preventing constipation is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) use a laxative when needed 
B) decrease fluid intake 
C) include more white bread,white rice,and ice cream in the diet 
D) include more whole grain breads,beans,and apples in the diet 
A) use a laxative when needed 
B) decrease fluid intake 
C) include more white bread,white rice,and ice cream in the diet 
D) include more whole grain breads,beans,and apples in the diet

Lymph ________.

Celiac disease is best treated by ________.

The bacteria that usually inhabit the large intestine are prevented from backing up into the ileum by the action of the ________.

Functions of the large intestine include ________.

Factors associated with gallstone formation include ________.

Much of the digestion that occurs in the large intestine is caused by ________.

Which of the following is NOT true about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

Bile is formed in the _ and stored in the _.

Insufficient production of bile is mostly likely to impair absorption of ________.

The absorptive process that requires energy in the form of ATP is ________.

The breakdown of dietary starch to glucose in the small intestine is considered ________.

Which of the following is NOT an enzyme?

Which of the following digestive disorders is caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori?

The small intestine is divided into three segments.List them in descending order.

Heartburn is caused by ________.

Which of the following nutrients is NOT acted on by pancreatic juices?

At the beginning of a meal,the hormone _ is secreted from the stomach; this hormone controls the release of _.

Diarrhea is most often caused by bacterial or viral infection of the GI tract.

Most dietary fats will ________.

A sensible idea for preventing constipation is to ________.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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Exam 4: Human Digestion and Absorption

Lymph ________.

Celiac disease is best treated by ________.

The bacteria that usually inhabit the large intestine are prevented from backing up into the ileum by the action of the ________.

Functions of the large intestine include ________.

Factors associated with gallstone formation include ________.

Much of the digestion that occurs in the large intestine is caused by ________.

Which of the following is NOT true about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

Bile is formed in the ___________ and stored in the ___________.

Insufficient production of bile is mostly likely to impair absorption of ________.

The absorptive process that requires energy in the form of ATP is ________.

The breakdown of dietary starch to glucose in the small intestine is considered ________.

Which of the following is NOT an enzyme?

Which of the following digestive disorders is caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori?

The small intestine is divided into three segments.List them in descending order.

Heartburn is caused by ________.

Which of the following nutrients is NOT acted on by pancreatic juices?

At the beginning of a meal,the hormone _______ is secreted from the stomach; this hormone controls the release of _______.

Diarrhea is most often caused by bacterial or viral infection of the GI tract.

Most dietary fats will ________.

A sensible idea for preventing constipation is to ________.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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Bile is formed in the _ and stored in the _.

At the beginning of a meal,the hormone _ is secreted from the stomach; this hormone controls the release of _.