Question 1

Bile is stored in the _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​stomach 
B) liver 
C) pancreas 
D) gallbladder 
E) ​small intestine 
A) ​stomach 
B) liver 
C) pancreas 
D) gallbladder 
E) ​small intestine

Question 2

Sean is a college senior who has a family history of digestive disorders including heartburn and ulcers.Throughout his college career Sean has experienced symptoms related to these disorders but has not been medically treated for any digestive disorder.Today is Sean's 22nd birthday and his friends have decided to take him out for a few drinks.At the restaurant Sean and his friends are surprised when the waitress brings them a large mint-chocolate brownie with creamy mint frosting to help celebrate Sean's birthday.They all enjoy the dessert and drinks,especially Sean,who ends up eating the majority of the brownie and drinks three alcoholic beverages.A few hours later Sean is feeling bloated,has abdominal cramps,and experiences diarrhea.He is also experiencing a burning sensation in his chest.
-What is most likely the cause Sean's diarrhea?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​sugar 
B) contaminated food 
C) alcohol 
D) intake of fatty food 
E) ​stress 
A) ​sugar 
B) contaminated food 
C) alcohol 
D) intake of fatty food 
E) ​stress

Question 3

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​
-​bile

Accepted Answer

A) mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be absorbed by the intestinal tract and utilized by the body 
B) process by which nutrients and other substances are transferred from the digestive system into body fluids for transport throughout the body 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) protein substances that speed up chemical reactions 
E) complex carbohydrates made up of complex chains of glucose molecules
F)simple sugars consisting of two sugar molecules
G)yellowish-brown or green fluid produced by the liver
H)network of vessels that absorb some of the products of digestion and transport them to the heart,where they are mixed with the substances contained in blood
I)the heart,arteries,capillaries,and veins responsible for circulating blood throughout the body
J)condition that results when acidic stomach contents are released into the esophagus
K)swelling of veins in the anus or rectum
L)disorder of bowel function characterized by chronic or episodic gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea,constipation,or both.
M)recognized as the fifth basic taste
N)live bacteria that are taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract
O)presence of three or more liquid stools in a 24-hour period
P)presence of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Q)microscopic organisms including bacteria and fungi 
R)open sores in the lining of the duodenum or the stomach
S)reactions of the body to the presence of infectious agents,toxins,or irritants 
A) mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be absorbed by the intestinal tract and utilized by the body 
B) process by which nutrients and other substances are transferred from the digestive system into body fluids for transport throughout the body 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) protein substances that speed up chemical reactions 
E) complex carbohydrates made up of complex chains of glucose molecules
F)simple sugars consisting of two sugar molecules
G)yellowish-brown or green fluid produced by the liver
H)network of vessels that absorb some of the products of digestion and transport them to the heart,where they are mixed with the substances contained in blood
I)the heart,arteries,capillaries,and veins responsible for circulating blood throughout the body
J)condition that results when acidic stomach contents are released into the esophagus
K)swelling of veins in the anus or rectum
L)disorder of bowel function characterized by chronic or episodic gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea,constipation,or both.
M)recognized as the fifth basic taste
N)live bacteria that are taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract
O)presence of three or more liquid stools in a 24-hour period
P)presence of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Q)microscopic organisms including bacteria and fungi 
R)open sores in the lining of the duodenum or the stomach
S)reactions of the body to the presence of infectious agents,toxins,or irritants

Question 4

Approximately 5% of a person's body weight is replaced by new tissue each day.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which enzymes help with protein digestion?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​amylase and lipase 
B) sucrase and maltase 
C) maltase and lactase 
D) pepsin and trypsin 
E) ​lipase and lactase 
A) ​amylase and lipase 
B) sucrase and maltase 
C) maltase and lactase 
D) pepsin and trypsin 
E) ​lipase and lactase

Question 6

Which enzyme breaks down starch?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​sucrase 
B) lipase 
C) amylase 
D) trypsin 
E) ​maltase 
A) ​sucrase 
B) lipase 
C) amylase 
D) trypsin 
E) ​maltase

Question 7

Sean is a college senior who has a family history of digestive disorders including heartburn and ulcers.Throughout his college career Sean has experienced symptoms related to these disorders but has not been medically treated for any digestive disorder.Today is Sean's 22nd birthday and his friends have decided to take him out for a few drinks.At the restaurant Sean and his friends are surprised when the waitress brings them a large mint-chocolate brownie with creamy mint frosting to help celebrate Sean's birthday.They all enjoy the dessert and drinks,especially Sean,who ends up eating the majority of the brownie and drinks three alcoholic beverages.A few hours later Sean is feeling bloated,has abdominal cramps,and experiences diarrhea.He is also experiencing a burning sensation in his chest.
-A couple of weeks later Sean has a doctor's appointment where his doctor discovers he has a stomach ulcer.What would the most likely treatment for the ulcer?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​a beverage that contains electrolytes 
B) relaxation exercises 
C) adding soluble fibers to his diet 
D) increased physical activity 
E) ​antibiotics 
A) ​a beverage that contains electrolytes 
B) relaxation exercises 
C) adding soluble fibers to his diet 
D) increased physical activity 
E) ​antibiotics

Question 8

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​
-​gallbladder

Accepted Answer

A) mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be absorbed by the intestinal tract and utilized by the body 
B) process by which nutrients and other substances are transferred from the digestive system into body fluids for transport throughout the body 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) protein substances that speed up chemical reactions 
E) complex carbohydrates made up of complex chains of glucose molecules
F)simple sugars consisting of two sugar molecules
G)yellowish-brown or green fluid produced by the liver
H)network of vessels that absorb some of the products of digestion and transport them to the heart,where they are mixed with the substances contained in blood
I)the heart,arteries,capillaries,and veins responsible for circulating blood throughout the body
J)condition that results when acidic stomach contents are released into the esophagus
K)swelling of veins in the anus or rectum
L)disorder of bowel function characterized by chronic or episodic gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea,constipation,or both.
M)recognized as the fifth basic taste
N)live bacteria that are taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract
O)presence of three or more liquid stools in a 24-hour period
P)presence of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Q)microscopic organisms including bacteria and fungi 
R)open sores in the lining of the duodenum or the stomach
S)reactions of the body to the presence of infectious agents,toxins,or irritants 
A) mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be absorbed by the intestinal tract and utilized by the body 
B) process by which nutrients and other substances are transferred from the digestive system into body fluids for transport throughout the body 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) protein substances that speed up chemical reactions 
E) complex carbohydrates made up of complex chains of glucose molecules
F)simple sugars consisting of two sugar molecules
G)yellowish-brown or green fluid produced by the liver
H)network of vessels that absorb some of the products of digestion and transport them to the heart,where they are mixed with the substances contained in blood
I)the heart,arteries,capillaries,and veins responsible for circulating blood throughout the body
J)condition that results when acidic stomach contents are released into the esophagus
K)swelling of veins in the anus or rectum
L)disorder of bowel function characterized by chronic or episodic gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea,constipation,or both.
M)recognized as the fifth basic taste
N)live bacteria that are taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract
O)presence of three or more liquid stools in a 24-hour period
P)presence of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Q)microscopic organisms including bacteria and fungi 
R)open sores in the lining of the duodenum or the stomach
S)reactions of the body to the presence of infectious agents,toxins,or irritants

Question 9

Constipation is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​medically defined to exist when an individual does not have a bowel movement every day 
B) a disease 
C) treated by drinking plenty of fluids 
D) characterized by difficulty passing stools because they are hard and dry 
E) ​relieved by cleansing the colon 
A) ​medically defined to exist when an individual does not have a bowel movement every day 
B) a disease 
C) treated by drinking plenty of fluids 
D) characterized by difficulty passing stools because they are hard and dry 
E) ​relieved by cleansing the colon

Question 10

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​
-​monosaccharides

Accepted Answer

A) mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be absorbed by the intestinal tract and utilized by the body 
B) process by which nutrients and other substances are transferred from the digestive system into body fluids for transport throughout the body 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) protein substances that speed up chemical reactions 
E) complex carbohydrates made up of complex chains of glucose molecules
F)simple sugars consisting of two sugar molecules
G)yellowish-brown or green fluid produced by the liver
H)network of vessels that absorb some of the products of digestion and transport them to the heart,where they are mixed with the substances contained in blood
I)the heart,arteries,capillaries,and veins responsible for circulating blood throughout the body
J)condition that results when acidic stomach contents are released into the esophagus
K)swelling of veins in the anus or rectum
L)disorder of bowel function characterized by chronic or episodic gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea,constipation,or both.
M)recognized as the fifth basic taste
N)live bacteria that are taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract
O)presence of three or more liquid stools in a 24-hour period
P)presence of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Q)microscopic organisms including bacteria and fungi 
R)open sores in the lining of the duodenum or the stomach
S)reactions of the body to the presence of infectious agents,toxins,or irritants 
A) mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be absorbed by the intestinal tract and utilized by the body 
B) process by which nutrients and other substances are transferred from the digestive system into body fluids for transport throughout the body 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) protein substances that speed up chemical reactions 
E) complex carbohydrates made up of complex chains of glucose molecules
F)simple sugars consisting of two sugar molecules
G)yellowish-brown or green fluid produced by the liver
H)network of vessels that absorb some of the products of digestion and transport them to the heart,where they are mixed with the substances contained in blood
I)the heart,arteries,capillaries,and veins responsible for circulating blood throughout the body
J)condition that results when acidic stomach contents are released into the esophagus
K)swelling of veins in the anus or rectum
L)disorder of bowel function characterized by chronic or episodic gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea,constipation,or both.
M)recognized as the fifth basic taste
N)live bacteria that are taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract
O)presence of three or more liquid stools in a 24-hour period
P)presence of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Q)microscopic organisms including bacteria and fungi 
R)open sores in the lining of the duodenum or the stomach
S)reactions of the body to the presence of infectious agents,toxins,or irritants

Question 11

Cells lining the intestinal tract are replaced every _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​day 
B) one to three days 
C) five to seven days 
D) month 
E) ​120 days 
A) ​day 
B) one to three days 
C) five to seven days 
D) month 
E) ​120 days

Question 12

Approximately _____% of the end products of carbohydrate digestion are absorbed.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​65 
B) 75 
C) 80 
D) 90 
E) ​99 
A) ​65 
B) 75 
C) 80 
D) 90 
E) ​99

Question 13

Sean is a college senior who has a family history of digestive disorders including heartburn and ulcers.Throughout his college career Sean has experienced symptoms related to these disorders but has not been medically treated for any digestive disorder.Today is Sean's 22nd birthday and his friends have decided to take him out for a few drinks.At the restaurant Sean and his friends are surprised when the waitress brings them a large mint-chocolate brownie with creamy mint frosting to help celebrate Sean's birthday.They all enjoy the dessert and drinks,especially Sean,who ends up eating the majority of the brownie and drinks three alcoholic beverages.A few hours later Sean is feeling bloated,has abdominal cramps,and experiences diarrhea.He is also experiencing a burning sensation in his chest.
-The enzyme that breaks down the fat in the brownie is produced in the _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​stomach 
B) small intestine 
C) pancreas 
D) gallbladder 
E) ​liver 
A) ​stomach 
B) small intestine 
C) pancreas 
D) gallbladder 
E) ​liver

Question 14

​Water,sodium,and chloride are mainly absorbed by the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​
-​hemorrhoids

Accepted Answer

A) mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be absorbed by the intestinal tract and utilized by the body 
B) process by which nutrients and other substances are transferred from the digestive system into body fluids for transport throughout the body 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) protein substances that speed up chemical reactions 
E) complex carbohydrates made up of complex chains of glucose molecules
F)simple sugars consisting of two sugar molecules
G)yellowish-brown or green fluid produced by the liver
H)network of vessels that absorb some of the products of digestion and transport them to the heart,where they are mixed with the substances contained in blood
I)the heart,arteries,capillaries,and veins responsible for circulating blood throughout the body
J)condition that results when acidic stomach contents are released into the esophagus
K)swelling of veins in the anus or rectum
L)disorder of bowel function characterized by chronic or episodic gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea,constipation,or both.
M)recognized as the fifth basic taste
N)live bacteria that are taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract
O)presence of three or more liquid stools in a 24-hour period
P)presence of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Q)microscopic organisms including bacteria and fungi 
R)open sores in the lining of the duodenum or the stomach
S)reactions of the body to the presence of infectious agents,toxins,or irritants 
A) mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be absorbed by the intestinal tract and utilized by the body 
B) process by which nutrients and other substances are transferred from the digestive system into body fluids for transport throughout the body 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) protein substances that speed up chemical reactions 
E) complex carbohydrates made up of complex chains of glucose molecules
F)simple sugars consisting of two sugar molecules
G)yellowish-brown or green fluid produced by the liver
H)network of vessels that absorb some of the products of digestion and transport them to the heart,where they are mixed with the substances contained in blood
I)the heart,arteries,capillaries,and veins responsible for circulating blood throughout the body
J)condition that results when acidic stomach contents are released into the esophagus
K)swelling of veins in the anus or rectum
L)disorder of bowel function characterized by chronic or episodic gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea,constipation,or both.
M)recognized as the fifth basic taste
N)live bacteria that are taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract
O)presence of three or more liquid stools in a 24-hour period
P)presence of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Q)microscopic organisms including bacteria and fungi 
R)open sores in the lining of the duodenum or the stomach
S)reactions of the body to the presence of infectious agents,toxins,or irritants

Question 16

Which sugar is a monosaccharide?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​starch 
B) maltose 
C) lactose 
D) galactose 
E) ​sucrose 
A) ​starch 
B) maltose 
C) lactose 
D) galactose 
E) ​sucrose

Question 17

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​
-​disaccharides

Accepted Answer

A) mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be absorbed by the intestinal tract and utilized by the body 
B) process by which nutrients and other substances are transferred from the digestive system into body fluids for transport throughout the body 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) protein substances that speed up chemical reactions 
E) complex carbohydrates made up of complex chains of glucose molecules
F)simple sugars consisting of two sugar molecules
G)yellowish-brown or green fluid produced by the liver
H)network of vessels that absorb some of the products of digestion and transport them to the heart,where they are mixed with the substances contained in blood
I)the heart,arteries,capillaries,and veins responsible for circulating blood throughout the body
J)condition that results when acidic stomach contents are released into the esophagus
K)swelling of veins in the anus or rectum
L)disorder of bowel function characterized by chronic or episodic gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea,constipation,or both.
M)recognized as the fifth basic taste
N)live bacteria that are taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract
O)presence of three or more liquid stools in a 24-hour period
P)presence of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Q)microscopic organisms including bacteria and fungi 
R)open sores in the lining of the duodenum or the stomach
S)reactions of the body to the presence of infectious agents,toxins,or irritants 
A) mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be absorbed by the intestinal tract and utilized by the body 
B) process by which nutrients and other substances are transferred from the digestive system into body fluids for transport throughout the body 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) protein substances that speed up chemical reactions 
E) complex carbohydrates made up of complex chains of glucose molecules
F)simple sugars consisting of two sugar molecules
G)yellowish-brown or green fluid produced by the liver
H)network of vessels that absorb some of the products of digestion and transport them to the heart,where they are mixed with the substances contained in blood
I)the heart,arteries,capillaries,and veins responsible for circulating blood throughout the body
J)condition that results when acidic stomach contents are released into the esophagus
K)swelling of veins in the anus or rectum
L)disorder of bowel function characterized by chronic or episodic gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea,constipation,or both.
M)recognized as the fifth basic taste
N)live bacteria that are taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract
O)presence of three or more liquid stools in a 24-hour period
P)presence of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Q)microscopic organisms including bacteria and fungi 
R)open sores in the lining of the duodenum or the stomach
S)reactions of the body to the presence of infectious agents,toxins,or irritants

Question 18

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​
-​microbes

Accepted Answer

A) mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be absorbed by the intestinal tract and utilized by the body 
B) process by which nutrients and other substances are transferred from the digestive system into body fluids for transport throughout the body 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) protein substances that speed up chemical reactions 
E) complex carbohydrates made up of complex chains of glucose molecules
F)simple sugars consisting of two sugar molecules
G)yellowish-brown or green fluid produced by the liver
H)network of vessels that absorb some of the products of digestion and transport them to the heart,where they are mixed with the substances contained in blood
I)the heart,arteries,capillaries,and veins responsible for circulating blood throughout the body
J)condition that results when acidic stomach contents are released into the esophagus
K)swelling of veins in the anus or rectum
L)disorder of bowel function characterized by chronic or episodic gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea,constipation,or both.
M)recognized as the fifth basic taste
N)live bacteria that are taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract
O)presence of three or more liquid stools in a 24-hour period
P)presence of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Q)microscopic organisms including bacteria and fungi 
R)open sores in the lining of the duodenum or the stomach
S)reactions of the body to the presence of infectious agents,toxins,or irritants 
A) mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be absorbed by the intestinal tract and utilized by the body 
B) process by which nutrients and other substances are transferred from the digestive system into body fluids for transport throughout the body 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) protein substances that speed up chemical reactions 
E) complex carbohydrates made up of complex chains of glucose molecules
F)simple sugars consisting of two sugar molecules
G)yellowish-brown or green fluid produced by the liver
H)network of vessels that absorb some of the products of digestion and transport them to the heart,where they are mixed with the substances contained in blood
I)the heart,arteries,capillaries,and veins responsible for circulating blood throughout the body
J)condition that results when acidic stomach contents are released into the esophagus
K)swelling of veins in the anus or rectum
L)disorder of bowel function characterized by chronic or episodic gas; abdominal pain; diarrhea,constipation,or both.
M)recognized as the fifth basic taste
N)live bacteria that are taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract
O)presence of three or more liquid stools in a 24-hour period
P)presence of excess gas in the stomach and intestines
Q)microscopic organisms including bacteria and fungi 
R)open sores in the lining of the duodenum or the stomach
S)reactions of the body to the presence of infectious agents,toxins,or irritants

Question 19

You can treat constipation by drinking plenty of fluids.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Inadequate fiber intake has been reported to worsen the symptoms of heartburn in some people.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Bile is stored in the _____.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​ -​bile

Approximately 5% of a person's body weight is replaced by new tissue each day.​

Which enzymes help with protein digestion?​

Which enzyme breaks down starch?​

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​ -​gallbladder

Constipation is _____.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​ -​monosaccharides

Cells lining the intestinal tract are replaced every _____.​

Approximately _____% of the end products of carbohydrate digestion are absorbed.​

​Water,sodium,and chloride are mainly absorbed by the small intestine.

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​ -​hemorrhoids

Which sugar is a monosaccharide?​

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​ -​disaccharides

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​ -​microbes

You can treat constipation by drinking plenty of fluids.​

Inadequate fiber intake has been reported to worsen the symptoms of heartburn in some people.​

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Filters

Bile is stored in the _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -bile

Approximately 5% of a person's body weight is replaced by new tissue each day.

Which enzymes help with protein digestion?

Which enzyme breaks down starch?

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -gallbladder

Constipation is _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -monosaccharides

Cells lining the intestinal tract are replaced every _____.

Approximately _____% of the end products of carbohydrate digestion are absorbed.

Water,sodium,and chloride are mainly absorbed by the small intestine.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -hemorrhoids

Which sugar is a monosaccharide?

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -disaccharides

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -microbes

You can treat constipation by drinking plenty of fluids.

Inadequate fiber intake has been reported to worsen the symptoms of heartburn in some people.