Question 1

A molecule forms when two or more atoms are attracted to each other and held together by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) bonds 
B) solvents 
C) bases 
D) salts 
A) bonds 
B) solvents 
C) bases 
D) salts

Question 2

A scientist wants to break down a carbohydrate called "maltose" into its component parts.To accomplish this task,she should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) add maltase to a solution that contains maltose 
B) heat maltose until it decomposes 
C) mix maltose with 10 ml of water to form a solution 
D) combine maltose with copper and zinc ions 
A) add maltase to a solution that contains maltose 
B) heat maltose until it decomposes 
C) mix maltose with 10 ml of water to form a solution 
D) combine maltose with copper and zinc ions

Question 3

Which of the following nutrients is made by gut microbiota?

Accepted Answer

A) Biotin 
B) Cholesterol 
C) Zinc 
D) Iron 
A) Biotin 
B) Cholesterol 
C) Zinc 
D) Iron

Question 4

Which of the following substances has a pH that is higher than the pH of pure water?

Accepted Answer

A) Gastric juice 
B) Blood 
C) Orange juice 
D) Tomato juice 
A) Gastric juice 
B) Blood 
C) Orange juice 
D) Tomato juice

Question 5

The bladder and kidneys are organs of the _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A) endocrine 
B) cardiovascular 
C) urinary 
D) integumentary 
A) endocrine 
B) cardiovascular 
C) urinary 
D) integumentary

Question 6

A scientist discovers a new chemical in the leaves of a rare tropical plant.When trying to determine the role of the chemical,the scientist determined that it is not a structural part of the plant's cells or a pigment that contributes to the color of the plant's leaves.She was able to learn that the chemical sped up a particular chemical reaction involving the plant's metabolism.Based on this information,the new chemical is a (an)________.

Accepted Answer

A) solution 
B) ileum 
C) enzyme 
D) sphincter 
A) solution 
B) ileum 
C) enzyme 
D) sphincter

Question 7

An _____ is a body structure composed of tissues that have related functions.

Accepted Answer

A) organelle 
B) organ 
C) anion 
D) electrolyte 
A) organelle 
B) organ 
C) anion 
D) electrolyte

Question 8

Avi's salivary glands do not secrete amylase.As a result of his condition,his mouth cannot ________.

Accepted Answer

A) begin starch digestion 
B) lubricate dry foods 
C) begin fat digestion 
D) absorb alcohol 
A) begin starch digestion 
B) lubricate dry foods 
C) begin fat digestion 
D) absorb alcohol

Question 9

Iron,calcium,and carbon are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) elements 
B) compounds 
C) bases 
D) solvents 
A) elements 
B) compounds 
C) bases 
D) solvents

Question 10

_____ is a mineral nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon 
B) Hydrogen 
C) Iron 
D) Nitrogen 
A) Carbon 
B) Hydrogen 
C) Iron 
D) Nitrogen

Question 11

The atoms of a compound,such as sugar,are held together by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) active enzymes 
B) basic solutes 
C) chemical bonds 
D) osmotic attractions 
A) active enzymes 
B) basic solutes 
C) chemical bonds 
D) osmotic attractions

Question 12

Chyme is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) organelle that maintains fluid balance within intestinal cells 
B) material absorbed by lacteals that the liver must detoxify and excrete 
C) large particle that transports lipids throughout the bloodstream 
D) semisolid liquid formed by the partial digestion of food in the stomach 
A) organelle that maintains fluid balance within intestinal cells 
B) material absorbed by lacteals that the liver must detoxify and excrete 
C) large particle that transports lipids throughout the bloodstream 
D) semisolid liquid formed by the partial digestion of food in the stomach

Question 13

Coretta has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).To reduce her likelihood of developing heartburn,her physician recommended that she ________.

Accepted Answer

A) lose excess body fat 
B) eat a small piece of peppermint candy after meals 
C) drink chocolate milk shakes with meals 
D) avoid high-fiber fruits and vegetables 
A) lose excess body fat 
B) eat a small piece of peppermint candy after meals 
C) drink chocolate milk shakes with meals 
D) avoid high-fiber fruits and vegetables

Question 14

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) production of red blood cells 
B) destruction of toxic metabolic by-products 
C) circulation of blood throughout the body 
D) regulation of body activities 
A) production of red blood cells 
B) destruction of toxic metabolic by-products 
C) circulation of blood throughout the body 
D) regulation of body activities

Question 15

The process of digesting food begins in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) colon 
B) esophagus 
C) mouth 
D) liver 
A) colon 
B) esophagus 
C) mouth 
D) liver

Question 16

The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Diets that contain a lot of probiotics have been clinically proven to cure colon cancer. 
B) Prebiotics are immature probiotics. 
C) Prebiotics are harmful to gut microbiot A 
D) Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in the human large intestine. 
A) Diets that contain a lot of probiotics have been clinically proven to cure colon cancer. 
B) Prebiotics are immature probiotics. 
C) Prebiotics are harmful to gut microbiot A 
D) Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in the human large intestine.

Question 18

A substance has a pH that is lower than the pH of pure water but higher than the pH of gastric juice.Based on this information,the substance is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) baking soda 
B) lemon juice 
C) household ammonia 
D) egg white 
A) baking soda 
B) lemon juice 
C) household ammonia 
D) egg white

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Bella is an omnivore,because she can ________.

Accepted Answer

A) synthesize protease,urease,and DNA polymerase 
B) digest and absorb nutrients from a wide variety of sources 
C) only eat plant foods 
D) consume organic,refined,and functional foods 
A) synthesize protease,urease,and DNA polymerase 
B) digest and absorb nutrients from a wide variety of sources 
C) only eat plant foods 
D) consume organic,refined,and functional foods

A molecule forms when two or more atoms are attracted to each other and held together by ________.

A scientist wants to break down a carbohydrate called "maltose" into its component parts.To accomplish this task,she should ________.

Which of the following nutrients is made by gut microbiota?

Which of the following substances has a pH that is higher than the pH of pure water?

The bladder and kidneys are organs of the _____ system.

An _____ is a body structure composed of tissues that have related functions.

Avi's salivary glands do not secrete amylase.As a result of his condition,his mouth cannot ________.

Iron,calcium,and carbon are ________.

_____ is a mineral nutrient.

The atoms of a compound,such as sugar,are held together by ________.

Chyme is the ________.

Coretta has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).To reduce her likelihood of developing heartburn,her physician recommended that she ________.

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is ________.

The process of digesting food begins in the ________.

The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.

Which of the following statements is true?

A substance has a pH that is lower than the pH of pure water but higher than the pH of gastric juice.Based on this information,the substance is ________.

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

Bella is an omnivore,because she can ________.

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Exam 4: Body Basics

A molecule forms when two or more atoms are attracted to each other and held together by ________.

A scientist wants to break down a carbohydrate called "maltose" into its component parts.To accomplish this task,she should ________.

Which of the following nutrients is made by gut microbiota?

Which of the following substances has a pH that is higher than the pH of pure water?

The bladder and kidneys are organs of the _____ system.

An _____ is a body structure composed of tissues that have related functions.

Avi's salivary glands do not secrete amylase.As a result of his condition,his mouth cannot ________.

Iron,calcium,and carbon are ________.

_____ is a mineral nutrient.

The atoms of a compound,such as sugar,are held together by ________.

Chyme is the ________.

Coretta has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).To reduce her likelihood of developing heartburn,her physician recommended that she ________.

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is ________.

The process of digesting food begins in the ________.

The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.

Which of the following statements is true?

A substance has a pH that is lower than the pH of pure water but higher than the pH of gastric juice.Based on this information,the substance is ________.

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

Bella is an omnivore,because she can ________.

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters