Question 1

Which vitamin enhances calcium absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  C 
C)  D 
D)  E 
E)  K 
A)  A 
B)  C 
C)  D 
D)  E 
E)  K

Question 2

If an inflamed diverticulum ruptures, it may lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  hemorrhoids. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  peritonitis. 
D)  lactose intolerance. 
E)  ulcers. 
A)  hemorrhoids. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  peritonitis. 
D)  lactose intolerance. 
E)  ulcers.

Question 3

The amount of energy needed to maintain basic metabolic functions is the

Accepted Answer

A)  basal metabolic rate. 
B)  body mass index. 
C)  thermic effect of food. 
D)  basic body index. 
E)  metabolic ratio. 
A)  basal metabolic rate. 
B)  body mass index. 
C)  thermic effect of food. 
D)  basic body index. 
E)  metabolic ratio.

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: respiratory system
nervous system
cardiovascular system
The digestion of proteins begins in this part of the digestive system.
Bile salts, bile pigments, cholesterol, and lecithin are stored by this organ.
immunity
Many organisms, such as birds, have ceca (digestive pouches) in which bacteria break down difficult to digest plant materials. These ceca are homologous to which of the above in humans?
integumentary system
skeletal system
Enzymatic digestion of proteins occurs primarily in this organ.
This organ absorbs about 95% of the water that enters the human body, either as fluids or as part of food being eaten.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of glucose is the basic source of energy is...

Question 5

A dangerous form of diarrhea complicated by anemia may be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  Staphylococcus aureus . 
B)  Clostridium botulinum . 
C)  Escherichia coli . 
D)  Mycobacterium tuberculosis . 
E)  Helicobacter pylori . 
A)  Staphylococcus aureus . 
B)  Clostridium botulinum . 
C)  Escherichia coli . 
D)  Mycobacterium tuberculosis . 
E)  Helicobacter pylori .

Question 6

Intrinsic factor is used to aid in the absorption of
A) vitamin E.
B) vitamin C.
C) vitamin D.
D) vitamin K.
E) vitamin B12.

Accepted Answer

Question 7

Salivary amylase is produced by

Accepted Answer

A)  parotid glands only. 
B)  sublingual glands only. 
C)  submandibular glands only. 
D)  parotid glands and sublingual glands only. 
E)  parotid glands, sublingual glands, and submandibular glands. 
A)  parotid glands only. 
B)  sublingual glands only. 
C)  submandibular glands only. 
D)  parotid glands and sublingual glands only. 
E)  parotid glands, sublingual glands, and submandibular glands.

Question 8

During the process of swallowing, the

Accepted Answer

A)  esophagus is temporarily closed by the glottis. 
B)  epiglottis closes the trachea leading to the lungs. 
C)  pharynx restricts food entry to the esophagus. 
D)  epiglottis seals the esophagus. 
E)  glottis seals the esophagus. 
A)  esophagus is temporarily closed by the glottis. 
B)  epiglottis closes the trachea leading to the lungs. 
C)  pharynx restricts food entry to the esophagus. 
D)  epiglottis seals the esophagus. 
E)  glottis seals the esophagus.

Question 9

Constipation may lead to the development of

Accepted Answer

A)  hemorrhoids. 
B)  gallstones. 
C)  duodenal ulcers. 
D)  gastric ulcers. 
E)  Barrett's esophagus. 
A)  hemorrhoids. 
B)  gallstones. 
C)  duodenal ulcers. 
D)  gastric ulcers. 
E)  Barrett's esophagus.

Question 10

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below digest the same class of foods. Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  aminopeptidase 
B)  pepsin 
C)  amylase 
D)  trypsin 
E)  chymotrypsin 
A)  aminopeptidase 
B)  pepsin 
C)  amylase 
D)  trypsin 
E)  chymotrypsin

Question 11

Which blood vessel travels from the small intestine directly to the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatic portal vein 
B)  hepatic vein 
C)  aorta 
D)  inferior vena cava 
E)  mesenteric vein 
A)  hepatic portal vein 
B)  hepatic vein 
C)  aorta 
D)  inferior vena cava 
E)  mesenteric vein

Question 12

A deficiency in the supply of pancreatic juice to the small intestine could have what result?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of insulin 
B)  duodenal ulcers 
C)  accumulation of large globs of fat 
D)  lack of insulin and accumulation of large globs of fat 
E)  lack of insulin, accumulation of large globs of fat, and duodenal ulcers 
A)  lack of insulin 
B)  duodenal ulcers 
C)  accumulation of large globs of fat 
D)  lack of insulin and accumulation of large globs of fat 
E)  lack of insulin, accumulation of large globs of fat, and duodenal ulcers

Question 13

What tissue lines the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  connective 
B)  muscular 
C)  cartilage 
D)  epithelium 
E)  neural 
A)  connective 
B)  muscular 
C)  cartilage 
D)  epithelium 
E)  neural

Question 14

The typical brown color of feces comes from

Accepted Answer

A)  blood cells. 
B)  degraded food substances. 
C)  bile pigments. 
D)  melanin. 
E)  digested blood from meats. 
A)  blood cells. 
B)  degraded food substances. 
C)  bile pigments. 
D)  melanin. 
E)  digested blood from meats.

Question 15

Vitamin K is produced in the intestine by

Accepted Answer

A)  Escherichia coli . 
B)  Staphylococcus aureus. 
C)  Streptococcus pyogenes . 
D)  Bacillus subtilis . 
E)  Helicobacter pylori . 
A)  Escherichia coli . 
B)  Staphylococcus aureus. 
C)  Streptococcus pyogenes . 
D)  Bacillus subtilis . 
E)  Helicobacter pylori .

Question 16

Stomach motility

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases following a heavy meal. 
B)  controls the amount of material leaving the pyloric sphincter. 
C)  is unaffected by emotional state or external environmental factors. 
D)  may be retarded when stretch receptors on the stomach wall are activated. 
E)  is increased by hormones released in response to high stomach acidity. 
A)  decreases following a heavy meal. 
B)  controls the amount of material leaving the pyloric sphincter. 
C)  is unaffected by emotional state or external environmental factors. 
D)  may be retarded when stretch receptors on the stomach wall are activated. 
E)  is increased by hormones released in response to high stomach acidity.

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: sphincter
disaccharidase
amino- and carboxypeptidase
monosaccharides
trypsin
amylase
pepsin
lipase
gastrin
bile

Accepted Answer

The Answer of made in the small intestine and pancreas; is...

Question 18

Hydrochloric acid in the stomach aids in

Accepted Answer

A)  digestion of fats. 
B)  digestion of proteins. 
C)  digestion of carbohydrates. 
D)  production of leptin. 
E)  destruction of microbes in food and digestion of proteins. 
A)  digestion of fats. 
B)  digestion of proteins. 
C)  digestion of carbohydrates. 
D)  production of leptin. 
E)  destruction of microbes in food and digestion of proteins.

Question 19

The process that moves nutrients into the blood or lymph is

Accepted Answer

A)  absorption. 
B)  assimilation. 
C)  digestion. 
D)  ingestion. 
E)  elimination. 
A)  absorption. 
B)  assimilation. 
C)  digestion. 
D)  ingestion. 
E)  elimination.

Question 20

Which organ can manufacture most fats the body needs from protein and carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  the spleen 
B)  the stomach 
C)  the skin 
D)  the small intestine 
E)  the liver 
A)  the spleen 
B)  the stomach 
C)  the skin 
D)  the small intestine 
E)  the liver

Exam 11: Digestion and Nutrition

Which vitamin enhances calcium absorption?

If an inflamed diverticulum ruptures, it may lead to

The amount of energy needed to maintain basic metabolic functions is the

A dangerous form of diarrhea complicated by anemia may be caused by

Intrinsic factor is used to aid in the absorption of A) vitamin E. B) vitamin C. C) vitamin D. D) vitamin K. E) vitamin B12.

Salivary amylase is produced by

During the process of swallowing, the

Constipation may lead to the development of

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below digest the same class of foods. Select the exception.

Which blood vessel travels from the small intestine directly to the liver?

A deficiency in the supply of pancreatic juice to the small intestine could have what result?

What tissue lines the digestive tract?

The typical brown color of feces comes from

Vitamin K is produced in the intestine by

Stomach motility

Hydrochloric acid in the stomach aids in

The process that moves nutrients into the blood or lymph is

Which organ can manufacture most fats the body needs from protein and carbohydrates?

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Intrinsic factor is used to aid in the absorption of A) vitamin E. B) vitamin C. C) vitamin D. D) vitamin K. E) vitamin B₁₂.