Question 1

Bones provide reserves of calcium, sodium, and other minerals that can be drawn on to keep blood levels constant and to meet cellular demands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Nutrients that leave the digestive tract by way of lymph are packaged as chylomicrons that circulate throughout the body, allowing cells to withdraw glucose from them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ____ produces bile and the ____ stores it.

Accepted Answer

A)  gallbladder; colon 
B)  stomach; liver 
C)  small intestine; large intestine 
D)  pancreas; gallbladder 
E)  liver; gallbladder 
A)  gallbladder; colon 
B)  stomach; liver 
C)  small intestine; large intestine 
D)  pancreas; gallbladder 
E)  liver; gallbladder

Question 4

Once food is mixed into a semi-liquid blend in the stomach, it is called a bolus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: sucrase
maltase
pepsin
trypsin
lactase
amylase
lipase

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Splits the disaccharide lactose into glucose and is...

Question 6

Another term for amylase is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bile 
B)  ptyalin 
C)  chyme 
D)  bicarbonate 
E)  mucus 
A)  bile 
B)  ptyalin 
C)  chyme 
D)  bicarbonate 
E)  mucus

Question 7

Joe is taking a nutrition course and learns that the galactose in his milk ends up as glucose. Where does this conversion take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  brain 
B)  liver 
C)  gallbladder 
D)  appendix 
E)  pancreas 
A)  brain 
B)  liver 
C)  gallbladder 
D)  appendix 
E)  pancreas

Question 8

What organs are the accessory organs of digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver, gallbladder, and pancreas 
B)  liver, rectum, and appendix 
C)  colon, appendix, and gallbladder 
D)  pancreas, esophagus, and salivary glands 
E)  appendix, pancreas, and large intestine 
A)  liver, gallbladder, and pancreas 
B)  liver, rectum, and appendix 
C)  colon, appendix, and gallbladder 
D)  pancreas, esophagus, and salivary glands 
E)  appendix, pancreas, and large intestine

Question 9

Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds, and Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college. She wants to apply the principles that she has learned. Juan is currently a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Let's see what you can do to assist Sue in her efforts to analyze Juan's digestive problems.
Juan frequently acquires the hiccups. What is a common cause for this ailment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Swallowing air 
B)  Withdrawal from smoking 
C)  Eating bananas 
D)  Drinking hot beverages 
E)  Consuming a glass of wine 
A)  Swallowing air 
B)  Withdrawal from smoking 
C)  Eating bananas 
D)  Drinking hot beverages 
E)  Consuming a glass of wine

Question 10

What is the difference between an exocrine and an endocrine function? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Endocrine is a term to describe a gland

Question 11

What is the circular muscle surrounding the lower end of the stomach that controls the exodus of stomach contents?

Accepted Answer

A)  pylorus 
B)  gastric sphincter 
C)  lower esophageal sphincter 
D)  ileocecal valve 
E)  external sphincter 
A)  pylorus 
B)  gastric sphincter 
C)  lower esophageal sphincter 
D)  ileocecal valve 
E)  external sphincter

Question 12

The colon has the same type of mixing and peristaltic movements as in other sections of the digestive tract, but they occur more frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which characteristics most accurately depict our ancestors' diets and lifestyles?

Accepted Answer

A)  They drank more milk than we do and were more active. 
B)  They ate less fiber than we do and were less active. 
C)  They ate less saturated fat than we do and were more active. 
D)  They ate more fruits and vegetables than we do and were less active. 
E)  They ate proportionately less meat than we do and were more active. 
A)  They drank more milk than we do and were more active. 
B)  They ate less fiber than we do and were less active. 
C)  They ate less saturated fat than we do and were more active. 
D)  They ate more fruits and vegetables than we do and were less active. 
E)  They ate proportionately less meat than we do and were more active.

Question 14

All the food from the stomach is pushed into the small intestine at one time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Hiccups are due to stomach spasms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During the process of digestion, where in the body does a bolus form?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the esophagus 
B)  In the small intestine 
C)  In the colon 
D)  In the liver 
E)  In the rectum 
A)  In the esophagus 
B)  In the small intestine 
C)  In the colon 
D)  In the liver 
E)  In the rectum

Question 17

In addition to digestive functions, the liver is responsible for filtering bacteria and other particles from the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What condition may result if the lower esophageal sphincter is not closed tight enough after eating?

Accepted Answer

A)  heartburn 
B)  high blood pressure 
C)  burping 
D)  hiccups 
E)  diarrhea 
A)  heartburn 
B)  high blood pressure 
C)  burping 
D)  hiccups 
E)  diarrhea

Question 19

During digestion, larger nutrients are broken into smaller units, including ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids, fatty acids, and glucose 
B)  glycerol, protein, and glucose 
C)  fatty acids, amino acids, and pepsin 
D)  amino acids, fiber, and glycerol 
E)  glucose, pepsin, and cholesterol 
A)  amino acids, fatty acids, and glucose 
B)  glycerol, protein, and glucose 
C)  fatty acids, amino acids, and pepsin 
D)  amino acids, fiber, and glycerol 
E)  glucose, pepsin, and cholesterol

Question 20

Vignette #2 Maggie is a 34-year-old mother of two children. She was told by her physician that she needs her gallbladder removed. Maggie panics and calls her mother saying, "Mom, I can't believe this!!! How am I going to live without my liver? You have to have a liver to survive, and the doctor wants to remove it!" Her mother tells her to calm down and discuss what is going on. Maggie's mother soon realizes that Maggie's liver is fine, but her gallbladder needs to be removed.
After Maggie's gallbladder has been removed, what nutrient might she have difficulty digesting?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates 
B)  fat 
C)  protein 
D)  vitamins 
E)  minerals 
A)  carbohydrates 
B)  fat 
C)  protein 
D)  vitamins 
E)  minerals

Bones provide reserves of calcium, sodium, and other minerals that can be drawn on to keep blood levels constant and to meet cellular demands.

Nutrients that leave the digestive tract by way of lymph are packaged as chylomicrons that circulate throughout the body, allowing cells to withdraw glucose from them.

The produces bile and the stores it.

Once food is mixed into a semi-liquid blend in the stomach, it is called a bolus.

Another term for amylase is _____.

Joe is taking a nutrition course and learns that the galactose in his milk ends up as glucose. Where does this conversion take place?

What organs are the accessory organs of digestion?

What is the difference between an exocrine and an endocrine function? Give an example of each.

What is the circular muscle surrounding the lower end of the stomach that controls the exodus of stomach contents?

The colon has the same type of mixing and peristaltic movements as in other sections of the digestive tract, but they occur more frequently.

Which characteristics most accurately depict our ancestors' diets and lifestyles?

All the food from the stomach is pushed into the small intestine at one time.

Hiccups are due to stomach spasms.

During the process of digestion, where in the body does a bolus form?

In addition to digestive functions, the liver is responsible for filtering bacteria and other particles from the blood.

What condition may result if the lower esophageal sphincter is not closed tight enough after eating?

During digestion, larger nutrients are broken into smaller units, including ____.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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Exam 3: Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

Bones provide reserves of calcium, sodium, and other minerals that can be drawn on to keep blood levels constant and to meet cellular demands.

Nutrients that leave the digestive tract by way of lymph are packaged as chylomicrons that circulate throughout the body, allowing cells to withdraw glucose from them.

The ____ produces bile and the ____ stores it.

Once food is mixed into a semi-liquid blend in the stomach, it is called a bolus.

Another term for amylase is _____.

Joe is taking a nutrition course and learns that the galactose in his milk ends up as glucose. Where does this conversion take place?

What organs are the accessory organs of digestion?

What is the difference between an exocrine and an endocrine function? Give an example of each.

What is the circular muscle surrounding the lower end of the stomach that controls the exodus of stomach contents?

The colon has the same type of mixing and peristaltic movements as in other sections of the digestive tract, but they occur more frequently.

Which characteristics most accurately depict our ancestors' diets and lifestyles?

All the food from the stomach is pushed into the small intestine at one time.

Hiccups are due to stomach spasms.

During the process of digestion, where in the body does a bolus form?

In addition to digestive functions, the liver is responsible for filtering bacteria and other particles from the blood.

What condition may result if the lower esophageal sphincter is not closed tight enough after eating?

During digestion, larger nutrients are broken into smaller units, including ____.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters

The produces bile and the stores it.