Question 1

Which of the following therapies is appropriate for treatment of occasional heartburn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aspirin 
B)  Antacids 
C)  Orange juice 
D)  Milk and cream 
A)  Aspirin 
B)  Antacids 
C)  Orange juice 
D)  Milk and cream

Question 2

Which of the following is not a sphincter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epiglottis 
B)  Lower esophageal 
C)  Pyloric 
D)  Ileocecal 
A)  Epiglottis 
B)  Lower esophageal 
C)  Pyloric 
D)  Ileocecal

Question 3

Which of the following is both an endocrine (secretes hormones into the blood) and exocrine (secretes substances through a duct into the GI tract) organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancreas 
B)  Gallbladder 
C)  Small intestine 
D)  Large intestine 
A)  Pancreas 
B)  Gallbladder 
C)  Small intestine 
D)  Large intestine

Question 4

A(n) ________ is a medication that inhibits the ability of gastric cells to secrete hydrogen ions.

Accepted Answer

A)  proton pump inhibitor 
B)  NSAID 
C)  antacid 
D)  antibiotic 
A)  proton pump inhibitor 
B)  NSAID 
C)  antacid 
D)  antibiotic

Question 5

Nutrient-rich blood leaving the intestine goes by way of a blood vessel directly to the

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys. 
B)  heart. 
C)  liver. 
D)  pancreas. 
A)  kidneys. 
B)  heart. 
C)  liver. 
D)  pancreas.

Question 6

Which of the following is a description of chyme?

Accepted Answer

A)  A watery mixture of partially digested food released by the stomach into the intestines 
B)  A semisolid mass of undigested food that moves down the esophagus 
C)  The mixture of pancreatic juices containing enzymes for digestion 
D)  A thick, viscous material synthesized by mucosal cells for protection against digestive juices 
A)  A watery mixture of partially digested food released by the stomach into the intestines 
B)  A semisolid mass of undigested food that moves down the esophagus 
C)  The mixture of pancreatic juices containing enzymes for digestion 
D)  A thick, viscous material synthesized by mucosal cells for protection against digestive juices

Question 7

The intrinsic factor is produced by cells in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  liver. 
D)  pancreas. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  liver. 
D)  pancreas.

Question 8

Which of the following is a feature of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It removes waste materials from the blood and produces urine. 
B)  It picks up and transports dietary lipids. 
C)  It serves to transport water-soluble vitamins to the heart. 
D)  It funnels nutrients to the liver via a one-way pump. 
A)  It removes waste materials from the blood and produces urine. 
B)  It picks up and transports dietary lipids. 
C)  It serves to transport water-soluble vitamins to the heart. 
D)  It funnels nutrients to the liver via a one-way pump.

Question 9

Which of the following is an important dietary recommendation for avoiding heartburn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat smaller meals that are lower in fat. 
B)  Consume milk or cream with meals. 
C)  Eat meals low in carbohydrate. 
D)  Avoid fluids. 
A)  Eat smaller meals that are lower in fat. 
B)  Consume milk or cream with meals. 
C)  Eat meals low in carbohydrate. 
D)  Avoid fluids.

Question 10

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Epithelial tissue

Accepted Answer

A) Type of tissue that holds different structures in the body together 
B) Collection of cells adapted to perform a specific function 
C) Type of tissue adapted to contract, to cause movement 
D) Type of tissue composed of highly branched, elongated cells that transport nerve impulses from one part of the body to another 
E) Surface cells that line the outside of the body and all external passages within it
F)Group of tissues designed to perform a specific function 
A) Type of tissue that holds different structures in the body together 
B) Collection of cells adapted to perform a specific function 
C) Type of tissue adapted to contract, to cause movement 
D) Type of tissue composed of highly branched, elongated cells that transport nerve impulses from one part of the body to another 
E) Surface cells that line the outside of the body and all external passages within it
F)Group of tissues designed to perform a specific function

Question 11

Where are most digestive enzymes produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancreas and small intestine 
B)  Liver and large intestine 
C)  Pancreas and large intestine 
D)  Liver and pancreas 
A)  Pancreas and small intestine 
B)  Liver and large intestine 
C)  Pancreas and large intestine 
D)  Liver and pancreas

Question 12

Constipation can best be prevented by

Accepted Answer

A)  consuming adequate dietary fiber. 
B)  restricting fluids. 
C)  restricting physical exercise. 
D)  using laxatives. 
A)  consuming adequate dietary fiber. 
B)  restricting fluids. 
C)  restricting physical exercise. 
D)  using laxatives.

Question 13

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Connective tissue

Accepted Answer

A) Type of tissue that holds different structures in the body together 
B) Collection of cells adapted to perform a specific function 
C) Type of tissue adapted to contract, to cause movement 
D) Type of tissue composed of highly branched, elongated cells that transport nerve impulses from one part of the body to another 
E) Surface cells that line the outside of the body and all external passages within it
F)Group of tissues designed to perform a specific function 
A) Type of tissue that holds different structures in the body together 
B) Collection of cells adapted to perform a specific function 
C) Type of tissue adapted to contract, to cause movement 
D) Type of tissue composed of highly branched, elongated cells that transport nerve impulses from one part of the body to another 
E) Surface cells that line the outside of the body and all external passages within it
F)Group of tissues designed to perform a specific function

Question 14

The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called

Accepted Answer

A)  regurgitation. 
B)  peristalsis. 
C)  propulsion. 
D)  compression. 
A)  regurgitation. 
B)  peristalsis. 
C)  propulsion. 
D)  compression.

Question 15

To which body part does blood travel to pick up oxygen and release carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Liver 
D)  Kidneys 
A)  Heart 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Liver 
D)  Kidneys

Question 16

Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The specialized fluid carried by this system is blood. 
B)  This system never intersects with the bloodstream. 
C)  It helps to maintain the acid-base balance of the blood. 
D)  It is important for transporting fat-soluble nutrients. 
A)  The specialized fluid carried by this system is blood. 
B)  This system never intersects with the bloodstream. 
C)  It helps to maintain the acid-base balance of the blood. 
D)  It is important for transporting fat-soluble nutrients.

Question 17

Heartburn is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  an esophageal tear near the heart. 
B)  the backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. 
C)  consuming spicy and acidic foods. 
D)  the backflow of intestinal contents into the stomach. 
A)  an esophageal tear near the heart. 
B)  the backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. 
C)  consuming spicy and acidic foods. 
D)  the backflow of intestinal contents into the stomach.

Question 18

The physical barriers of the skin and GI tract support the ________ immune response.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonspecific (innate) 
B)  specific (adaptive) 
A)  nonspecific (innate) 
B)  specific (adaptive)

Question 19

A recurrent and serious form of heartburn is called

Accepted Answer

A)  gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
B)  pernicious anemia. 
C)  eosinophilic esophagitis. 
D)  atrophic gastritis. 
A)  gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
B)  pernicious anemia. 
C)  eosinophilic esophagitis. 
D)  atrophic gastritis.

Question 20

Dietary avoidance of poorly digested carbohydrates known as fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs) may be a useful treatment to prevent

Accepted Answer

A)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
B)  heartburn. 
C)  gallstones. 
D)  inflammatory bowel disease. 
A)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
B)  heartburn. 
C)  gallstones. 
D)  inflammatory bowel disease.

Which of the following therapies is appropriate for treatment of occasional heartburn?

Which of the following is not a sphincter?

Which of the following is both an endocrine (secretes hormones into the blood) and exocrine (secretes substances through a duct into the GI tract) organ?

A(n) ________ is a medication that inhibits the ability of gastric cells to secrete hydrogen ions.

Nutrient-rich blood leaving the intestine goes by way of a blood vessel directly to the

Which of the following is a description of chyme?

The intrinsic factor is produced by cells in the

Which of the following is a feature of the lymphatic system?

Which of the following is an important dietary recommendation for avoiding heartburn?

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Epithelial tissue

Where are most digestive enzymes produced?

Constipation can best be prevented by

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Connective tissue

The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called

To which body part does blood travel to pick up oxygen and release carbon dioxide?

Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system?

Heartburn is caused by

The physical barriers of the skin and GI tract support the ________ immune response.

A recurrent and serious form of heartburn is called

Dietary avoidance of poorly digested carbohydrates known as fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs) may be a useful treatment to prevent

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Global Nutrition

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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Exam 3: The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Which of the following therapies is appropriate for treatment of occasional heartburn?

Which of the following is not a sphincter?

Which of the following is both an endocrine (secretes hormones into the blood) and exocrine (secretes substances through a duct into the GI tract) organ?

A(n) ________ is a medication that inhibits the ability of gastric cells to secrete hydrogen ions.

Nutrient-rich blood leaving the intestine goes by way of a blood vessel directly to the

Which of the following is a description of chyme?

The intrinsic factor is produced by cells in the

Which of the following is a feature of the lymphatic system?

Which of the following is an important dietary recommendation for avoiding heartburn?

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Epithelial tissue

Where are most digestive enzymes produced?

Constipation can best be prevented by

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Connective tissue

The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called

To which body part does blood travel to pick up oxygen and release carbon dioxide?

Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system?

Heartburn is caused by

The physical barriers of the skin and GI tract support the ________ immune response.

A recurrent and serious form of heartburn is called

Dietary avoidance of poorly digested carbohydrates known as fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs) may be a useful treatment to prevent

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Global Nutrition

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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