Exam 4: Body Basics

Feces form in the ________.

Leonard has a disease that causes his lacteals to become blocked.Based on this information,his ________.

A liquid has a pH that is higher than the pH of pure water but lower than the pH of household ammoni A.Based on this information,the liquid is ________.

A(n)_____ is an atom or a group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge.

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often includes making dietary changes and ________.

Which of the following physiological changes is a result of catabolic chemical reactions?

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

Antonio has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).To reduce his likelihood of developing heartburn,his physician recommended that he ________.

In chemistry class,Karl combines hydrochloric acid with a base called sodium hydroxide.This chemical reaction results in the formation of a ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

_____ is a mineral nutrient.

Which of the following nutrients is made by gut microbiota?

For several years,Corey has sufferered from intermittent abdominal pain along with bouts of diarrhea and constipation.According to Corey,his "bad guts" worsen whenever he is "stressed out" or eats certain foods,especially raw fruit and baked beans.His doctor has determined that his intestinal tract is not inflamed.Based on this information,Corey probably has ________.

Certain organs and tissues use _____ to send messages to target cells.

A food has a pH that is higher than the pH of pure water but lower than the pH of an oven cleaning solution.Based on this information,the food is ________.

Which of the following foods is a rich source of prebiotics?

An _____ is a compound that speeds up (catalyzes)a chemical reaction.

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 ________.

Dorothy is an 85-year-old woman who is having difficulty swallowing.Food seems to enter her stomach too slowly.Based on this information,Dorothy probably has a (an)________.