Question 1

Which eating disorder is most likely due to a person being depressed?

Accepted Answer

A)  binge-eating disorder 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  pica 
D)  anorexia nervosa 
E)  None of the answer choices is associated with depression. 
A)  binge-eating disorder 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  pica 
D)  anorexia nervosa 
E)  None of the answer choices is associated with depression. A

Question 2

Soft drinks are a good source of carbohydrates for the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A person can fulfill all of their protein requirements without consuming any animal products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following associations is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin E is necessary for blood clotting. 
B)  A deficiency in vitamin A can cause delayed healing of wounds. 
C)  A vital source of vitamin K is deep yellow/orange vegetables. 
D)  Vitamin E can be obtained from green leafy vegetables or whole grains. 
E)  Vitamin D is necessary for proper calcium absorption. 
A)  Vitamin E is necessary for blood clotting. 
B)  A deficiency in vitamin A can cause delayed healing of wounds. 
C)  A vital source of vitamin K is deep yellow/orange vegetables. 
D)  Vitamin E can be obtained from green leafy vegetables or whole grains. 
E)  Vitamin D is necessary for proper calcium absorption.

Question 5

In humans, digestion of starch begins in the

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth. 
B)  esophagus. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  duodenum. 
E)  large intestine. 
A)  mouth. 
B)  esophagus. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  duodenum. 
E)  large intestine.

Question 6

Secretin, gastrin, and CCK in humans are

Accepted Answer

A)  all enzymes used to digest food. 
B)  all hormones that control digestive secretions. 
C)  all breakdown products of digestion. 
D)  produced in the gut by an acid pH. 
E)  proteins found in the intestinal submucosa. 
A)  all enzymes used to digest food. 
B)  all hormones that control digestive secretions. 
C)  all breakdown products of digestion. 
D)  produced in the gut by an acid pH. 
E)  proteins found in the intestinal submucosa.

Question 7

In what order does a dentist drill through tooth layers?

Accepted Answer

A)  dentin → enamel → pulp 
B)  enamel → dentin → pulp 
C)  enamel → pulp → dentin 
D)  pulp → dentin → enamel 
E)  dentin → pulp → enamel 
A)  dentin → enamel → pulp 
B)  enamel → dentin → pulp 
C)  enamel → pulp → dentin 
D)  pulp → dentin → enamel 
E)  dentin → pulp → enamel

Question 8

Sodium is considered one of the major minerals needed in the human diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Water is absorbed primarily by the

Accepted Answer

A)  large intestine. 
B)  duodenum. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  anal canal. 
E)  esophagus. 
A)  large intestine. 
B)  duodenum. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  anal canal. 
E)  esophagus.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about proteins in the diet is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incomplete protein sources include meat, milk, and eggs. 
B)  Legumes, seeds, nuts, and grains are complete sources of proteins. 
C)  There is no limit to the amount of protein that should be consumed. 
D)  Amino acids are stored in the body, so we do not need a regular supply of protein in the diet. 
E)  Two servings of meat a day, each approximately the size of a deck of cards, is considered enough protein. 
A)  Incomplete protein sources include meat, milk, and eggs. 
B)  Legumes, seeds, nuts, and grains are complete sources of proteins. 
C)  There is no limit to the amount of protein that should be consumed. 
D)  Amino acids are stored in the body, so we do not need a regular supply of protein in the diet. 
E)  Two servings of meat a day, each approximately the size of a deck of cards, is considered enough protein.

Question 11

Stacey is 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 80 pounds, yet she thinks she is very fat. Which of the following accurately describes Stacey?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stacey most likely suffers from anorexia nervosa. 
B)  Stacey is actually starving. 
C)  Stacey has probably stopped menstruating. 
D)  Stacey is in danger of dying. 
E)  All the answer choices accurately describe Stacey. 
A)  Stacey most likely suffers from anorexia nervosa. 
B)  Stacey is actually starving. 
C)  Stacey has probably stopped menstruating. 
D)  Stacey is in danger of dying. 
E)  All the answer choices accurately describe Stacey.

Question 12

Which of these organs has no active role in chemical digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth 
B)  esophagus 
C)  stomach 
D)  small intestine 
E)  large intestine 
A)  mouth 
B)  esophagus 
C)  stomach 
D)  small intestine 
E)  large intestine

Question 13

If you vomit and stomach contents move out through the nose, there has been a failure of the

Accepted Answer

A)  reflex action of reverse peristalsis. 
B)  trachea to cover the glottis. 
C)  soft palate to close off the nasopharynx. 
D)  larynx to move up. 
E)  glottis to retain food. 
A)  reflex action of reverse peristalsis. 
B)  trachea to cover the glottis. 
C)  soft palate to close off the nasopharynx. 
D)  larynx to move up. 
E)  glottis to retain food.

Question 14

In the past, ulcers were treated by a bland diet and drugs to reduce the acidity of the stomach. Today, ulcers are often treated with antibiotics. What evidence caused the change in treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experiments showed that antibiotics reduce stomach acidity better than the drugs used previously. 
B)  Experiments showed that Helicobacter pylori infection was the cause of many ulcers. 
C)  Experiments showed that the healing of ulcers required a more acidic, not a less acidic, environment. 
D)  Experiments showed that bland diets actually led to an increase in ulcers. 
E)  Experiments showed that ulcers were due to stress. 
A)  Experiments showed that antibiotics reduce stomach acidity better than the drugs used previously. 
B)  Experiments showed that Helicobacter pylori infection was the cause of many ulcers. 
C)  Experiments showed that the healing of ulcers required a more acidic, not a less acidic, environment. 
D)  Experiments showed that bland diets actually led to an increase in ulcers. 
E)  Experiments showed that ulcers were due to stress.

Question 15

Considering the U.S.D.A. recommended diet, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein should come from only plant sources. 
B)  Refined grain products are a good source of complex carbohydrates and fiber. 
C)  The daily diet should contain large amounts of saturated fats. 
D)  Whole-grained carbohydrates should be eaten rarely, if at all. 
E)  Salt intake should be low. 
A)  Protein should come from only plant sources. 
B)  Refined grain products are a good source of complex carbohydrates and fiber. 
C)  The daily diet should contain large amounts of saturated fats. 
D)  Whole-grained carbohydrates should be eaten rarely, if at all. 
E)  Salt intake should be low.

Question 16

Which of the following is a function of the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  the production of bile 
B)  the production of blood proteins 
C)  the removal of blood toxins 
D)  the storage of iron and certain vitamins 
E)  All of the answer choices describe functions of the liver. 
A)  the production of bile 
B)  the production of blood proteins 
C)  the removal of blood toxins 
D)  the storage of iron and certain vitamins 
E)  All of the answer choices describe functions of the liver.

Question 17

Which association is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periodontitis is a loss of bone and loosening of teeth that occurs in old age. 
B)  Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that can spread to the periodontal membrane. 
C)  The loss of 20 deciduous teeth is a natural process that occurs as a child. 
D)  Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils. 
E)  All of the answer choices are accurate associations. 
A)  Periodontitis is a loss of bone and loosening of teeth that occurs in old age. 
B)  Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that can spread to the periodontal membrane. 
C)  The loss of 20 deciduous teeth is a natural process that occurs as a child. 
D)  Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils. 
E)  All of the answer choices are accurate associations.

Question 18

Which of the following will increase the risk of obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  sedentary activities 
B)  poor eating habits as a family 
C)  excessive intake of fatty foods 
D)  body fat content above 20% ideal body weight 
E)  All of the answer choices will increase the likeliness of obesity. 
A)  sedentary activities 
B)  poor eating habits as a family 
C)  excessive intake of fatty foods 
D)  body fat content above 20% ideal body weight 
E)  All of the answer choices will increase the likeliness of obesity.

Question 19

Crohn's disease is considered an autoimmune disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

-In figure 14.1, which structure is the primary site for digestion and absorption of food?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Exam 14: Digestive System and Nutrition

Which eating disorder is most likely due to a person being depressed?

Soft drinks are a good source of carbohydrates for the body.

A person can fulfill all of their protein requirements without consuming any animal products.

Which of the following associations is true?

In humans, digestion of starch begins in the

Secretin, gastrin, and CCK in humans are

In what order does a dentist drill through tooth layers?

Sodium is considered one of the major minerals needed in the human diet.

Water is absorbed primarily by the

Which of the following statements about proteins in the diet is true?

Stacey is 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 80 pounds, yet she thinks she is very fat. Which of the following accurately describes Stacey?

Which of these organs has no active role in chemical digestion?

If you vomit and stomach contents move out through the nose, there has been a failure of the

In the past, ulcers were treated by a bland diet and drugs to reduce the acidity of the stomach. Today, ulcers are often treated with antibiotics. What evidence caused the change in treatment?

Considering the U.S.D.A. recommended diet, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is a function of the liver?

Which association is correct?

Which of the following will increase the risk of obesity?

Crohn's disease is considered an autoimmune disease.

-In figure 14.1, which structure is the primary site for digestion and absorption of food?

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