Question 1

The washing of the large intestine with a powerful enema machine is known as colonic hydrotherapy or ________.

Accepted Answer

colonic irrigation

Question 2

Vomiting and diarrhea can lead to life-threatening ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration 
B)  indigestion 
C)  hemorrhoiditis 
D)  acid dysregulation 
E)  ulcers 
A)  dehydration 
B)  indigestion 
C)  hemorrhoiditis 
D)  acid dysregulation 
E)  ulcers A

Question 3

Which of the following defines lumen?

Accepted Answer

A)  the flavor of monosodium glutamate 
B)  the opening between the duodenum and jejunum 
C)  the conduit from the mouth to the stomach 
D)  the intestinal enzyme that hydrolyzes dietary nucleic acids 
E)  the continuous inner space within the GI tract 
A)  the flavor of monosodium glutamate 
B)  the opening between the duodenum and jejunum 
C)  the conduit from the mouth to the stomach 
D)  the intestinal enzyme that hydrolyzes dietary nucleic acids 
E)  the continuous inner space within the GI tract E

Question 4

When a water-soluble nutrient molecule has been absorbed, it enters the bloodstream and is guided to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  heart 
C)  lungs 
D)  kidneys 
E)  gallbladder 
A)  liver 
B)  heart 
C)  lungs 
D)  kidneys 
E)  gallbladder

Question 5

The normal pH of the stomach is about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.75 to 0.95 
B)  1.5 to 1.7 
C)  2.5 to 2.9 
D)  7.5 to 8.0 
E)  8.0 to 8.5 
A)  0.75 to 0.95 
B)  1.5 to 1.7 
C)  2.5 to 2.9 
D)  7.5 to 8.0 
E)  8.0 to 8.5

Question 6

Explain how water-soluble nutrients are routed through the vascular system.

Accepted Answer

The routing of the blood leaving the dig

Question 7

The cells of the GI tract that secret mucus are ________ cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cells of the GI tract that...

Question 8

Discuss the causes, recommended first aid, and strategies for preventing choking.

Accepted Answer

Sometimes a sip of a beverage or a tiny

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT promote a healthy digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  pleasant mealtime conversation 
B)  disruptive mealtime environments 
C)  adequate sleep 
D)  physical activity 
E)  nourishing foods 
A)  pleasant mealtime conversation 
B)  disruptive mealtime environments 
C)  adequate sleep 
D)  physical activity 
E)  nourishing foods

Question 10

Which term is defined as food components such as fibers that are not digested by the human body but are used as food by the GI bacteria to promote their growth and activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  prebiotics 
B)  probiotics 
C)  postbiotics 
D)  symbiotics 
E)  abiotics 
A)  prebiotics 
B)  probiotics 
C)  postbiotics 
D)  symbiotics 
E)  abiotics

Question 11

Which of the following is one of the most common GI disorders and is characterized by abdominal pain, cramping, and a disturbance in the motility of the GI tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  colitis 
B)  irritable bowel syndrome 
C)  celiac disease 
D)  diverticulosis 
E)  reflux 
A)  colitis 
B)  irritable bowel syndrome 
C)  celiac disease 
D)  diverticulosis 
E)  reflux

Question 12

What is the primary function of the rectum?

Accepted Answer

A)  controls functioning of the colon 
B)  absorbs mineral and vitamins from waste materials 
C)  stores waste materials prior to evacuation 
D)  absorbs excess water from waste materials 
A)  controls functioning of the colon 
B)  absorbs mineral and vitamins from waste materials 
C)  stores waste materials prior to evacuation 
D)  absorbs excess water from waste materials

Question 13

What is the typical treatment for ulcers that develop in response to H. pylori infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  diets rich in fiber 
B)  surgery 
C)  antacids 
D)  antibiotics 
E)  naproxen 
A)  diets rich in fiber 
B)  surgery 
C)  antacids 
D)  antibiotics 
E)  naproxen

Question 14

What is the primary function of the epiglottis?

Accepted Answer

A)  to allow passage from the esophagus to the stomach 
B)  to protect airways during swallowing 
C)  to absorb water and minerals 
D)  to house lymph cells 
E)  to pass food from the mouth to the stomach 
A)  to allow passage from the esophagus to the stomach 
B)  to protect airways during swallowing 
C)  to absorb water and minerals 
D)  to house lymph cells 
E)  to pass food from the mouth to the stomach

Question 15

Your friend tells you he is dieting and using the "food separation" technique to lose weight. He eats fruit for breakfast, vegetables for lunch, and proteins for dinner. What advice would you give him regarding the dietary implications of this system?

Accepted Answer

The idea that people should not eat cert

Question 16

When does absorption begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately after eating 
B)  within 1 hour after eating 
C)  within 3 to 4 hours after eating 
D)  at least 5 hours after eating 
E)  about 12 hours after eating 
A)  immediately after eating 
B)  within 1 hour after eating 
C)  within 3 to 4 hours after eating 
D)  at least 5 hours after eating 
E)  about 12 hours after eating

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for treating an ulcer?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding drinking caffeine and alcohol 
B)  minimizing use of aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen 
C)  avoiding strenuous activity 
D)  not smoking 
E)  avoiding aggravating foods 
A)  avoiding drinking caffeine and alcohol 
B)  minimizing use of aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen 
C)  avoiding strenuous activity 
D)  not smoking 
E)  avoiding aggravating foods

Question 18

Which hormone stimulates the gallbladder to release bile into the duodenum to emulsify fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  lipase 
B)  gastrin 
C)  secretin 
D)  cholecystokinin 
E)  glucagon 
A)  lipase 
B)  gastrin 
C)  secretin 
D)  cholecystokinin 
E)  glucagon

Question 19

Foods that produce gas typically are high in ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following is a hormone secreted by the cells in the stomach wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  gastrin 
B)  insulin 
C)  secretin 
D)  cholecystokinin 
E)  glucagon 
A)  gastrin 
B)  insulin 
C)  secretin 
D)  cholecystokinin 
E)  glucagon

Exam 3: Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The washing of the large intestine with a powerful enema machine is known as colonic hydrotherapy or ________.

Vomiting and diarrhea can lead to life-threatening ________.

Which of the following defines lumen?

When a water-soluble nutrient molecule has been absorbed, it enters the bloodstream and is guided to the ________.

The normal pH of the stomach is about ________.

Explain how water-soluble nutrients are routed through the vascular system.

The cells of the GI tract that secret mucus are ________ cells.

Discuss the causes, recommended first aid, and strategies for preventing choking.

Which of the following does NOT promote a healthy digestive system?

Which term is defined as food components such as fibers that are not digested by the human body but are used as food by the GI bacteria to promote their growth and activity?

Which of the following is one of the most common GI disorders and is characterized by abdominal pain, cramping, and a disturbance in the motility of the GI tract?

What is the primary function of the rectum?

What is the typical treatment for ulcers that develop in response to H. pylori infections?

What is the primary function of the epiglottis?

Your friend tells you he is dieting and using the "food separation" technique to lose weight. He eats fruit for breakfast, vegetables for lunch, and proteins for dinner. What advice would you give him regarding the dietary implications of this system?

When does absorption begin?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for treating an ulcer?

Which hormone stimulates the gallbladder to release bile into the duodenum to emulsify fats?

Foods that produce gas typically are high in ________.

Which of the following is a hormone secreted by the cells in the stomach wall?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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