Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The microvilli absorb nutrients into the lymphatic system. 
B) The microvilli trap nutrients so the villi cells can absorb them. 
C) The villi block toxins from being absorbed into the blood. 
D) The villi complete the breakdown of foods into nutrients. 
E) The microvilli facilitate the digestion of a large percentage of deficient nutrients. 
A) The microvilli absorb nutrients into the lymphatic system. 
B) The microvilli trap nutrients so the villi cells can absorb them. 
C) The villi block toxins from being absorbed into the blood. 
D) The villi complete the breakdown of foods into nutrients. 
E) The microvilli facilitate the digestion of a large percentage of deficient nutrients.

Question 2

The main function of the kidneys is to:

Accepted Answer

A) pump oxygenated blood to other organs 
B) remove carbon dioxide from the blood 
C) remove everyday wastes and excess water from the body 
D) store extra glycogen for use in emergencies by the body 
E) transform nutrients and metabolize toxins 
A) pump oxygenated blood to other organs 
B) remove carbon dioxide from the blood 
C) remove everyday wastes and excess water from the body 
D) store extra glycogen for use in emergencies by the body 
E) transform nutrients and metabolize toxins

Question 3

Cells lining the digestive tract replace themselves every:

Accepted Answer

A) 3 days 
B) 10 days 
C) 2 weeks 
D) 4 months 
E) 12 months 
A) 3 days 
B) 10 days 
C) 2 weeks 
D) 4 months 
E) 12 months

Question 4

The first principle of diet planning is that the foods we choose must provide energy and the essential nutrients, such as:

Accepted Answer

A) water 
B) fiber 
C) oxygen 
D) carbon dioxide 
E) hydrogen 
A) water 
B) fiber 
C) oxygen 
D) carbon dioxide 
E) hydrogen

Question 5

Which of the following hormones is released from the pancreas when the blood glucose level is low?

Accepted Answer

A) Adrenaline 
B) Norepinephrine 
C) Insulin 
D) Glucagon 
E) Epinephrine 
A) Adrenaline 
B) Norepinephrine 
C) Insulin 
D) Glucagon 
E) Epinephrine

Question 6

Which of the following organs stores and releases nutrients to meet the cells' needs between meals?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Kidney 
C) Stomach 
D) Pancreas 
E) Small intestine 
A) Liver 
B) Kidney 
C) Stomach 
D) Pancreas 
E) Small intestine

Question 7

The importance of the lungs in the circulatory system is that they are responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A) adding oxygen to the blood 
B) removing glucose from the blood 
C) adding nutrients to the blood 
D) removing extra water from the blood 
A) adding oxygen to the blood 
B) removing glucose from the blood 
C) adding nutrients to the blood 
D) removing extra water from the blood

Question 8

If you are taking medications to treat the discomfort caused by heartburn, it is important to know that:

Accepted Answer

A) antacids will only temporarily relieve pain by neutralizing stomach acid for a while 
B) acid reducers are effective for neutralizing acid already present in the stomach 
C) antacids are a good treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D)  
D) heartburn medicines work best if taken with a large glass of liquid during a meal 
E) fiber-rich foods should be avoided when taking antacids 
A) antacids will only temporarily relieve pain by neutralizing stomach acid for a while 
B) acid reducers are effective for neutralizing acid already present in the stomach 
C) antacids are a good treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D)  
D) heartburn medicines work best if taken with a large glass of liquid during a meal 
E) fiber-rich foods should be avoided when taking antacids

Question 9

The pancreas releases glucagon to remove glucose from blood and store it in the muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Use the tabel below to answer the following question. 
  For an individual with high blood pressure, drinking several margaritas made using the margarita mix and tequila in a single evening is:

Accepted Answer

A) inadvisable because alcohol in large amounts raises blood pressure 
B) fine because the Nutrition Facts label shows that the mix is low in sodium 
C) allowed as long as salt is not added to the rim of the glass 
D) not recommended unless no alcoholic beverages have been consumed earlier in the week 
E) safe if the person has a low alcohol tolerance 
A) inadvisable because alcohol in large amounts raises blood pressure 
B) fine because the Nutrition Facts label shows that the mix is low in sodium 
C) allowed as long as salt is not added to the rim of the glass 
D) not recommended unless no alcoholic beverages have been consumed earlier in the week 
E) safe if the person has a low alcohol tolerance

Question 11

The timing of meals is important because the digestive tract is unable to digest food at certain times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cells are organized into tissues that perform specialized tasks, and these tissues, in turn, are grouped together to form whole organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following pancreatic hormones lowers the blood glucose level?

Accepted Answer

A) Epinephrine 
B) Insulin 
C) Norepinephrine 
D) Glucagon 
E) Adrenaline 
A) Epinephrine 
B) Insulin 
C) Norepinephrine 
D) Glucagon 
E) Adrenaline

Question 14

Without food to replenish it, the liver's glycogen supply can be depleted within:

Accepted Answer

A) as few as 1-2 hours 
B) as few as 3-6 hours 
C) 8-10 hours at most 
D) 1 day with extreme exertion 
E) only 3 days 
A) as few as 1-2 hours 
B) as few as 3-6 hours 
C) 8-10 hours at most 
D) 1 day with extreme exertion 
E) only 3 days

Question 15

The body's circulating fluids are:

Accepted Answer

A) the plasma and fat cells 
B) the enzymes and the plasma 
C) the lymph and fat cells 
D) the blood and nutrients 
E) the blood and the lymph 
A) the plasma and fat cells 
B) the enzymes and the plasma 
C) the lymph and fat cells 
D) the blood and nutrients 
E) the blood and the lymph

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about the replacement of cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Muscle cells replace themselves every 120 days. 
B) Liver cells do not reproduce at all. 
C) Cells lining the digestive tract replace themselves only once every few years. 
D) Skin cells replace themselves every 10 days. 
E) Brain cells replace themselves once a week. 
A) Muscle cells replace themselves every 120 days. 
B) Liver cells do not reproduce at all. 
C) Cells lining the digestive tract replace themselves only once every few years. 
D) Skin cells replace themselves every 10 days. 
E) Brain cells replace themselves once a week.

Question 17

Frequent use of laxatives is an effective way to prevent constipation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The liver converts excess energy-yielding nutrients into _____ for storage.

Accepted Answer

A) starch and glycogen 
B) protein and glucose 
C) protein and fat 
D) glycogen and protein 
E) glycogen and fat 
A) starch and glycogen 
B) protein and glucose 
C) protein and fat 
D) glycogen and protein 
E) glycogen and fat

Question 19

Which of the following statements is a truth concerning alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol depresses the brain's activity. 
B) A shot of alcohol warms you up. 
C) Wine and beer do not lead to addiction. 
D) Alcohol is a stimulant. 
E) As alcohol is legal, it is not a drug. 
A) Alcohol depresses the brain's activity. 
B) A shot of alcohol warms you up. 
C) Wine and beer do not lead to addiction. 
D) Alcohol is a stimulant. 
E) As alcohol is legal, it is not a drug.

Question 20

Cells need only water and no nutrients to function properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements is true?

The main function of the kidneys is to:

Cells lining the digestive tract replace themselves every:

The first principle of diet planning is that the foods we choose must provide energy and the essential nutrients, such as:

Which of the following hormones is released from the pancreas when the blood glucose level is low?

Which of the following organs stores and releases nutrients to meet the cells' needs between meals?

The importance of the lungs in the circulatory system is that they are responsible for:

If you are taking medications to treat the discomfort caused by heartburn, it is important to know that:

The pancreas releases glucagon to remove glucose from blood and store it in the muscles.

Use the tabel below to answer the following question. For an individual with high blood pressure, drinking several margaritas made using the margarita mix and tequila in a single evening is:

The timing of meals is important because the digestive tract is unable to digest food at certain times.

Cells are organized into tissues that perform specialized tasks, and these tissues, in turn, are grouped together to form whole organs.

Which of the following pancreatic hormones lowers the blood glucose level?

Without food to replenish it, the liver's glycogen supply can be depleted within:

The body's circulating fluids are:

Which of the following statements is true about the replacement of cells?

Frequent use of laxatives is an effective way to prevent constipation.

The liver converts excess energy-yielding nutrients into _____ for storage.

Which of the following statements is a truth concerning alcohol?

Cells need only water and no nutrients to function properly.

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Exam 3: The Remarkable Body

Which of the following statements is true?

The main function of the kidneys is to:

Cells lining the digestive tract replace themselves every:

The first principle of diet planning is that the foods we choose must provide energy and the essential nutrients, such as:

Which of the following hormones is released from the pancreas when the blood glucose level is low?

Which of the following organs stores and releases nutrients to meet the cells' needs between meals?

The importance of the lungs in the circulatory system is that they are responsible for:

If you are taking medications to treat the discomfort caused by heartburn, it is important to know that:

The pancreas releases glucagon to remove glucose from blood and store it in the muscles.

Use the tabel below to answer the following question. For an individual with high blood pressure, drinking several margaritas made using the margarita mix and tequila in a single evening is:

The timing of meals is important because the digestive tract is unable to digest food at certain times.

Cells are organized into tissues that perform specialized tasks, and these tissues, in turn, are grouped together to form whole organs.

Which of the following pancreatic hormones lowers the blood glucose level?

Without food to replenish it, the liver's glycogen supply can be depleted within:

The body's circulating fluids are:

Which of the following statements is true about the replacement of cells?

Frequent use of laxatives is an effective way to prevent constipation.

The liver converts excess energy-yielding nutrients into _____ for storage.

Which of the following statements is a truth concerning alcohol?

Cells need only water and no nutrients to function properly.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools: Standards and Guidelines

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

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