Question 1

The _____ is the third segment of the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

ATP is

Accepted Answer

A)  a digestive enzyme released by the pancreas. 
B)  a hormone that increase protein deposits in muscle tissue. 
C)  an antioxidant that's used to preserve refined cereals. 
D)  an energy-capturing molecule. 
A)  a digestive enzyme released by the pancreas. 
B)  a hormone that increase protein deposits in muscle tissue. 
C)  an antioxidant that's used to preserve refined cereals. 
D)  an energy-capturing molecule.

Question 3

For the past few months, Jon hasn't been feeling well. His stomach hurts; he doesn't have any energy; and he often feels like he's going to vomit. He has no interest in eating, so he's lost several pounds. Yesterday, he went to the student health center, because he had bloody diarrhea. Based on this information, Jon should be tested for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gallstones 
B)  gastroesophageal reflux disease 
C)  hemorrhoids 
D)  ulcerative colitis 
A)  gallstones 
B)  gastroesophageal reflux disease 
C)  hemorrhoids 
D)  ulcerative colitis

Question 4

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is

Accepted Answer

A)  protection against infections and immunity. 
B)  circulation of blood throughout the body. 
C)  destruction of toxic metabolic by-products. 
D)  production of hormones. 
A)  protection against infections and immunity. 
B)  circulation of blood throughout the body. 
C)  destruction of toxic metabolic by-products. 
D)  production of hormones.

Question 5

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of anabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain cells destroying chemicals that transmit information between the cells 
B)  Bone cells using protein, calcium, and phosphorus to repair a bone fracture 
C)  Muscle cells breaking down fat to release heat 
D)  White blood cells metabolizing glucose for energy 
A)  Brain cells destroying chemicals that transmit information between the cells 
B)  Bone cells using protein, calcium, and phosphorus to repair a bone fracture 
C)  Muscle cells breaking down fat to release heat 
D)  White blood cells metabolizing glucose for energy

Question 6

After attending a summertime picnic, 24-year-old Samantha developed severe diarrhea. Which of the following treatments should she use to treat her condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  consume watery fluids that contain sodium, potassium, and simple sugars 
B)  take over-the-counter loperamide 
C)  take 1,000 mg vitamin C and at least 60 mg iron daily, until the diarrhea subsides 
D)  give herself coffee enemas every 3 hours to cleanse her colon 
A)  consume watery fluids that contain sodium, potassium, and simple sugars 
B)  take over-the-counter loperamide 
C)  take 1,000 mg vitamin C and at least 60 mg iron daily, until the diarrhea subsides 
D)  give herself coffee enemas every 3 hours to cleanse her colon

Question 7

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of anabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  White blood cells metabolizing glucose for energy 
B)  Skin cells using protein to replace burned skin tissue 
C)  Brain cells destroying chemicals that transmit information between the cells 
D)  Muscle cells breaking down fat to release heat 
A)  White blood cells metabolizing glucose for energy 
B)  Skin cells using protein to replace burned skin tissue 
C)  Brain cells destroying chemicals that transmit information between the cells 
D)  Muscle cells breaking down fat to release heat

Question 8

Carter has had an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for 12 years. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing ____ than a person who does not have an IBD.

Accepted Answer

A)  irritable bowel syndrome 
B)  gastroesophageal reflux disease 
C)  gallstones 
D)  colon cancer 
A)  irritable bowel syndrome 
B)  gastroesophageal reflux disease 
C)  gallstones 
D)  colon cancer

Question 9

The stomach

Accepted Answer

A)  produces sulfuric acid, which helps digest starch. 
B)  churns food, mixing it with gastric juice. 
C)  secretes enzymes, including bile and various amylases. 
D)  absorbs most vitamins and minerals. 
A)  produces sulfuric acid, which helps digest starch. 
B)  churns food, mixing it with gastric juice. 
C)  secretes enzymes, including bile and various amylases. 
D)  absorbs most vitamins and minerals.

Question 10

The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Jerome has a higher than average risk of developing colorectal cancer because he

Accepted Answer

A)  has irritable bowel syndrome. 
B)  is between 25 and 50 years of age. 
C)  is from Central America. 
D)  has polyps in his rectum. 
A)  has irritable bowel syndrome. 
B)  is between 25 and 50 years of age. 
C)  is from Central America. 
D)  has polyps in his rectum.

Question 12

When she sampled a spoonful of hot soup, Bekha burnt the tip of her tongue. During the 24 hours that followed the injury, Bekha had difficulty detecting foods that tasted

Accepted Answer

A)  sour. 
B)  meaty. 
C)  sweet. 
D)  cold. 
A)  sour. 
B)  meaty. 
C)  sweet. 
D)  cold.

Question 13

The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____, tiny, finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

Accepted Answer

A)  arteries 
B)  neurons 
C)  lacteals 
D)  villi 
A)  arteries 
B)  neurons 
C)  lacteals 
D)  villi

Question 14

Tyler smokes cigarettes, drinks excess alcohol, and takes aspirins regularly to treat headaches and arthritis. Based on this information, Tyler has a high risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A)  peptic ulcers. 
B)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
C)  pancreatic failure. 
D)  chronic constipation. 
A)  peptic ulcers. 
B)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
C)  pancreatic failure. 
D)  chronic constipation.

Question 15

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of catabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enzymes breaking down glucose to release energy 
B)  Nerve cells forming chemicals that transmit information between the cells 
C)  Immune cells making proteins that protect against infectious agents 
D)  Bones cells using protein and calcium to build new bone tissue 
A)  Enzymes breaking down glucose to release energy 
B)  Nerve cells forming chemicals that transmit information between the cells 
C)  Immune cells making proteins that protect against infectious agents 
D)  Bones cells using protein and calcium to build new bone tissue

Question 16

Bella is an omnivore, because she can

Accepted Answer

A)  obtain energy directly from the sun. 
B)  eat a high-fiber diet without experiencing a blocked colon. 
C)  only eat plant foods. 
D)  digest and absorb nutrients from a wide variety of sources. 
A)  obtain energy directly from the sun. 
B)  eat a high-fiber diet without experiencing a blocked colon. 
C)  only eat plant foods. 
D)  digest and absorb nutrients from a wide variety of sources.

Question 17

Sophia is concerned about her health, because her father died from colorectal cancer when he was only 50 years of age. In addition to discussing her medical history and concerns with her physician and being tested for colorectal cancer, Sophia should see her doctor if she notices

Accepted Answer

A)  mucus in her stools. 
B)  occasional heartburn. 
C)  weight loss without trying to lose weight. 
D)  bowel movements that occur 3 times a week. 
A)  mucus in her stools. 
B)  occasional heartburn. 
C)  weight loss without trying to lose weight. 
D)  bowel movements that occur 3 times a week.

Question 18

The ____ is the smallest living functional unit in an organism.

Accepted Answer

A)  cell 
B)  mitochondrion 
C)  organelle 
D)  atom 
A)  cell 
B)  mitochondrion 
C)  organelle 
D)  atom

Question 19

Which of the following substances is secreted by the human stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  sulfuric acid 
B)  bile 
C)  gastric juice 
D)  chyme 
A)  sulfuric acid 
B)  bile 
C)  gastric juice 
D)  chyme

Question 20

Paisley usually has four bowel movements each week. Based on this information, Paisley should

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid eating peppermint and dark chocolate because these foods can worsen constipation. 
B)  not worry, because she is not constipated. 
C)  take a gentle laxative so she has at least one bowel movement daily. 
D)  increase her intake of high-fiber foods and fiber wafers to relieve her chronic constipation. 
A)  avoid eating peppermint and dark chocolate because these foods can worsen constipation. 
B)  not worry, because she is not constipated. 
C)  take a gentle laxative so she has at least one bowel movement daily. 
D)  increase her intake of high-fiber foods and fiber wafers to relieve her chronic constipation.

The _____ is the third segment of the small intestine.

ATP is

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of anabolism?

After attending a summertime picnic, 24-year-old Samantha developed severe diarrhea. Which of the following treatments should she use to treat her condition?

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of anabolism?

Carter has had an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for 12 years. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing ____ than a person who does not have an IBD.

The stomach

The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

Jerome has a higher than average risk of developing colorectal cancer because he

When she sampled a spoonful of hot soup, Bekha burnt the tip of her tongue. During the 24 hours that followed the injury, Bekha had difficulty detecting foods that tasted

The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____, tiny, finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

Tyler smokes cigarettes, drinks excess alcohol, and takes aspirins regularly to treat headaches and arthritis. Based on this information, Tyler has a high risk of developing

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of catabolism?

Bella is an omnivore, because she can

Sophia is concerned about her health, because her father died from colorectal cancer when he was only 50 years of age. In addition to discussing her medical history and concerns with her physician and being tested for colorectal cancer, Sophia should see her doctor if she notices

The ____ is the smallest living functional unit in an organism.

Which of the following substances is secreted by the human stomach?

Paisley usually has four bowel movements each week. Based on this information, Paisley should

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The _____ is the third segment of the small intestine.

ATP is

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of anabolism?

After attending a summertime picnic, 24-year-old Samantha developed severe diarrhea. Which of the following treatments should she use to treat her condition?

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of anabolism?

Carter has had an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for 12 years. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing ____ than a person who does not have an IBD.

The stomach

The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

Jerome has a higher than average risk of developing colorectal cancer because he

When she sampled a spoonful of hot soup, Bekha burnt the tip of her tongue. During the 24 hours that followed the injury, Bekha had difficulty detecting foods that tasted

The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____, tiny, finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

Tyler smokes cigarettes, drinks excess alcohol, and takes aspirins regularly to treat headaches and arthritis. Based on this information, Tyler has a high risk of developing

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of catabolism?

Bella is an omnivore, because she can

Sophia is concerned about her health, because her father died from colorectal cancer when he was only 50 years of age. In addition to discussing her medical history and concerns with her physician and being tested for colorectal cancer, Sophia should see her doctor if she notices

The ____ is the smallest living functional unit in an organism.

Which of the following substances is secreted by the human stomach?

Paisley usually has four bowel movements each week. Based on this information, Paisley should

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

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Key Minerals, Water, and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

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