Question 1

Tissues are defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) functional systems 
B) complex organs that perform one task 
C) a diverse collection of cells 
D) a collection of cells that perform a specific function 
A) functional systems 
B) complex organs that perform one task 
C) a diverse collection of cells 
D) a collection of cells that perform a specific function

Question 2

The stomach is protected from digesting itself by producing ________.

Accepted Answer

A) bicarbonate only when food is in the stomach 
B) a thick layer of mucus to coat the lining of the stomach 
C) hydroxyl ions to neutralize the acid 
D) antipepsin that destroys digestive substances 
A) bicarbonate only when food is in the stomach 
B) a thick layer of mucus to coat the lining of the stomach 
C) hydroxyl ions to neutralize the acid 
D) antipepsin that destroys digestive substances

Question 3

The hepatic portal system delivers nutrients from the digestive tract to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) heart 
B) liver 
C) kidneys 
D) lungs 
A) heart 
B) liver 
C) kidneys 
D) lungs

Question 4

Using mineral oil as a laxative can cause ________.

Accepted Answer

A) colon cancer 
B) loss of water-soluble vitamins 
C) loss of fat-soluble vitamins 
D) diverticulosis 
A) colon cancer 
B) loss of water-soluble vitamins 
C) loss of fat-soluble vitamins 
D) diverticulosis

Tissues are defined as ________.

The stomach is protected from digesting itself by producing ________.

The hepatic portal system delivers nutrients from the digestive tract to the ________.

Using mineral oil as a laxative can cause ________.

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

Tissues are defined as ________.

The stomach is protected from digesting itself by producing ________.

The hepatic portal system delivers nutrients from the digestive tract to the ________.

Using mineral oil as a laxative can cause ________.

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

Filters