Question 1

Mitchell has an infection that caused his epiglottis to function improperly. Based on this information, you would expect Mitchell to _____, while he has this illness.

Accepted Answer

A)  absorb vitamins more rapidly 
B)  gain weight 
C)  digest proteins more efficiently 
D)  choke often 
A)  absorb vitamins more rapidly 
B)  gain weight 
C)  digest proteins more efficiently 
D)  choke often D

Question 2

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often includes making dietary changes and

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing physical activity. 
B)  having the lower third of the colon removed. 
C)  taking antidepressant medication. 
D)  lying down after meals. 
A)  reducing physical activity. 
B)  having the lower third of the colon removed. 
C)  taking antidepressant medication. 
D)  lying down after meals. C

Question 3

_____ is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anatomy 
B)  Chyme 
C)  Homeostasis 
D)  Metabolism 
A)  Anatomy 
B)  Chyme 
C)  Homeostasis 
D)  Metabolism D

Question 4

A primary function of the digestive system is the

Accepted Answer

A)  destruction of toxic metabolic by-products. 
B)  breakdown of food into nutrients. 
C)  production of red blood cells. 
D)  transmission of nervous impulses. 
A)  destruction of toxic metabolic by-products. 
B)  breakdown of food into nutrients. 
C)  production of red blood cells. 
D)  transmission of nervous impulses.

Question 5

Marcus has an infection that causes a temporary loss of villi. Based on this information, you would expect Marcus to _____ while he has this illness.

Accepted Answer

A)  absorb vitamins efficiently 
B)  digest proteins more rapidly 
C)  build muscle tissue more efficiently 
D)  lose weight rapidly 
A)  absorb vitamins efficiently 
B)  digest proteins more rapidly 
C)  build muscle tissue more efficiently 
D)  lose weight rapidly

Question 6

The primary function of the respiratory system is the

Accepted Answer

A)  production of red blood cells. 
B)  destruction of toxic metabolic by-products. 
C)  transmission of nervous impulses. 
D)  exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. 
A)  production of red blood cells. 
B)  destruction of toxic metabolic by-products. 
C)  transmission of nervous impulses. 
D)  exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Question 7

Quinn is a 23-year-old college student, who developed mild diarrhea. Which of the following treatments should he use to relieve his loose stools?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  ginger 
C)  loperamide 
D)  aspirin 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  ginger 
C)  loperamide 
D)  aspirin

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peptic ulcers usually form in the small and large intestines. 
B)  Acid reflux often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly. 
C)  Vomiting blood is a sign of irritable bowel syndrome. 
D)  People who are infected with H. pylori have a high risk of developing type 1 diabetes. 
A)  Peptic ulcers usually form in the small and large intestines. 
B)  Acid reflux often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly. 
C)  Vomiting blood is a sign of irritable bowel syndrome. 
D)  People who are infected with H. pylori have a high risk of developing type 1 diabetes.

Question 9

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome usually includes making dietary changes and

Accepted Answer

A)  learning ways to manage stress effectively. 
B)  reducing physical activity. 
C)  having the lower third of the colon removed. 
D)  moving to a drier climate. 
A)  learning ways to manage stress effectively. 
B)  reducing physical activity. 
C)  having the lower third of the colon removed. 
D)  moving to a drier climate.

Question 10

The accessory organ of the digestive system that produces bile is the

Accepted Answer

A)  epiglottis 
B)  liver 
C)  jejunum 
D)  colon 
A)  epiglottis 
B)  liver 
C)  jejunum 
D)  colon

Question 11

Last night, Sara ate French fries, fried fish, and creamy cole slaw. For dessert, she had a chocolate milk shake. About an hour after eating this food, she suddenly complained of severe abdominal pain. Based on this information, Sara probably has

Accepted Answer

A)  aneurysms. 
B)  gallstones. 
C)  constipation. 
D)  colitis. 
A)  aneurysms. 
B)  gallstones. 
C)  constipation. 
D)  colitis.

Question 12

Which of the following organs produces and secretes enzymes that are essential for proper digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  gallbladder 
C)  colon 
D)  pancreas 
A)  liver 
B)  gallbladder 
C)  colon 
D)  pancreas

Question 13

Devon has a rare condition characterized by the lack of saliva-producing cells. Based on this information, Devon probably has

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty swallowing. 
B)  chronic constipation. 
C)  diverticula in his colon. 
D)  gallstones. 
A)  difficulty swallowing. 
B)  chronic constipation. 
C)  diverticula in his colon. 
D)  gallstones.

Question 14

Chyme moves from the stomach into the

Accepted Answer

A)  ileum. 
B)  jejunum. 
C)  colon. 
D)  duodenum. 
A)  ileum. 
B)  jejunum. 
C)  colon. 
D)  duodenum.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humans are omnivores. 
B)  Most nutrients are absorbed in the large intestine. 
C)  Regular colon cleansing is essential for the healthy functioning of the digestive tract. 
D)  Feces consists primarily of undigested sugars. 
A)  Humans are omnivores. 
B)  Most nutrients are absorbed in the large intestine. 
C)  Regular colon cleansing is essential for the healthy functioning of the digestive tract. 
D)  Feces consists primarily of undigested sugars.

Question 16

Four-year-old Eva was born with a rare condition characterized by the lack of mucus-producing cells in her digestive tract. Based on this information, Eva probably

Accepted Answer

A)  has chronic joint pain. 
B)  bruises easily. 
C)  has numerous ulcers in her digestive tract. 
D)  forms smaller than normal blood cells in her bones. 
A)  has chronic joint pain. 
B)  bruises easily. 
C)  has numerous ulcers in her digestive tract. 
D)  forms smaller than normal blood cells in her bones.

Question 17

Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep. Based on this information, he is likely to develop

Accepted Answer

A)  ulcerative colitis. 
B)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
C)  chronic constipation. 
D)  gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
A)  ulcerative colitis. 
B)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
C)  chronic constipation. 
D)  gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Question 18

To produce the maximum amount of energy from the breakdown of macronutrients, human cells require

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids. 
B)  carbon dioxide. 
C)  oxygen. 
D)  sunlight. 
A)  amino acids. 
B)  carbon dioxide. 
C)  oxygen. 
D)  sunlight.

Question 19

The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A)  colon 
B)  duodenum 
C)  ileum 
D)  jejunum 
A)  colon 
B)  duodenum 
C)  ileum 
D)  jejunum

Question 20

During the past two months, Theresa has had intestinal pain after eating and diarrhea, and she's noticed blood in her feces. Additionally, she's lost about 10 pounds. Based on this information, Theresa should be tested for

Accepted Answer

A)  ulcerative colitis. 
B)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
C)  gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
D)  gallstones. 
A)  ulcerative colitis. 
B)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
C)  gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
D)  gallstones.

Mitchell has an infection that caused his epiglottis to function improperly. Based on this information, you would expect Mitchell to _____, while he has this illness.

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often includes making dietary changes and

_____ is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells.

A primary function of the digestive system is the

Marcus has an infection that causes a temporary loss of villi. Based on this information, you would expect Marcus to _____ while he has this illness.

The primary function of the respiratory system is the

Quinn is a 23-year-old college student, who developed mild diarrhea. Which of the following treatments should he use to relieve his loose stools?

Which of the following statements is true?

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome usually includes making dietary changes and

The accessory organ of the digestive system that produces bile is the

Last night, Sara ate French fries, fried fish, and creamy cole slaw. For dessert, she had a chocolate milk shake. About an hour after eating this food, she suddenly complained of severe abdominal pain. Based on this information, Sara probably has

Which of the following organs produces and secretes enzymes that are essential for proper digestion?

Devon has a rare condition characterized by the lack of saliva-producing cells. Based on this information, Devon probably has

Chyme moves from the stomach into the

Which of the following statements is true?

Four-year-old Eva was born with a rare condition characterized by the lack of mucus-producing cells in her digestive tract. Based on this information, Eva probably

Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep. Based on this information, he is likely to develop

To produce the maximum amount of energy from the breakdown of macronutrients, human cells require

The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.

During the past two months, Theresa has had intestinal pain after eating and diarrhea, and she's noticed blood in her feces. Additionally, she's lost about 10 pounds. Based on this information, Theresa should be tested for

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Mitchell has an infection that caused his epiglottis to function improperly. Based on this information, you would expect Mitchell to _____, while he has this illness.

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often includes making dietary changes and

_____ is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells.

A primary function of the digestive system is the

Marcus has an infection that causes a temporary loss of villi. Based on this information, you would expect Marcus to _____ while he has this illness.

The primary function of the respiratory system is the

Quinn is a 23-year-old college student, who developed mild diarrhea. Which of the following treatments should he use to relieve his loose stools?

Which of the following statements is true?

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome usually includes making dietary changes and

The accessory organ of the digestive system that produces bile is the

Last night, Sara ate French fries, fried fish, and creamy cole slaw. For dessert, she had a chocolate milk shake. About an hour after eating this food, she suddenly complained of severe abdominal pain. Based on this information, Sara probably has

Which of the following organs produces and secretes enzymes that are essential for proper digestion?

Devon has a rare condition characterized by the lack of saliva-producing cells. Based on this information, Devon probably has

Chyme moves from the stomach into the

Which of the following statements is true?

Four-year-old Eva was born with a rare condition characterized by the lack of mucus-producing cells in her digestive tract. Based on this information, Eva probably

Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep. Based on this information, he is likely to develop

To produce the maximum amount of energy from the breakdown of macronutrients, human cells require

The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.

During the past two months, Theresa has had intestinal pain after eating and diarrhea, and she's noticed blood in her feces. Additionally, she's lost about 10 pounds. Based on this information, Theresa should be tested for

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals, Water, and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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