Question 1

Which recommendation is appropriate for preventing foodborne illnesses?

Accepted Answer

A) Fresh produce should be washed before it is eaten. 
B) Only new sponges and towels should be used in the kitchen. 
C) Leftovers can safely be covered and left at room temperature until the next meal. 
D) Meats should be marinated at room temperature. 
E) Vegetables should be cooked and never eaten raw. 
A) Fresh produce should be washed before it is eaten. 
B) Only new sponges and towels should be used in the kitchen. 
C) Leftovers can safely be covered and left at room temperature until the next meal. 
D) Meats should be marinated at room temperature. 
E) Vegetables should be cooked and never eaten raw.

Question 2

If the gallbladder becomes diseased, the digestion of ____ can become compromised.

Accepted Answer

A) fat 
B) protein 
C) carbohydrate 
D) fiber 
E) minerals 
A) fat 
B) protein 
C) carbohydrate 
D) fiber 
E) minerals

Question 3

Immediately before passing into the large intestine, the food mass must pass through the:

Accepted Answer

A) pyloric sphincter. 
B) lower esophageal sphincter. 
C) ileocecal valve. 
D) bolus. 
E) pancreas. 
A) pyloric sphincter. 
B) lower esophageal sphincter. 
C) ileocecal valve. 
D) bolus. 
E) pancreas.

Question 4

Should antacids be taken to decrease the strong acidity of the stomach? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

​ No, because the stomach's strong acidi

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: pharynx

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a 10-foot length of small-diameter (1-inch diameter)intestine is...

Question 6

The lymphatic system:

Accepted Answer

A) contains fluid with the same composition as blood. 
B) eventually drains into the blood circulatory system. 
C) carries chylomicrons to the intestines. 
D) is where metabolism of nutrients takes place. 
E) drains directly into the appendix. 
A) contains fluid with the same composition as blood. 
B) eventually drains into the blood circulatory system. 
C) carries chylomicrons to the intestines. 
D) is where metabolism of nutrients takes place. 
E) drains directly into the appendix.

Question 7

People should not eat certain food combinations at the same meal because the digestive system cannot handle more than one task at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe how the US government is working to help keep foods safe.

Accepted Answer

​ To improve the safety of the U.S. food

Question 9

Elevated LDL concentrations are associated with a high risk of heart disease because they:

Accepted Answer

A) transport cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to the tissues. 
B) carry excessive amounts of fat that is deposited around the heart. 
C) encourage high levels of iron in the blood. 
D) take excess cholesterol back to the liver, which increases the production of cholesterol. 
E) transport cholesterol and triglycerides away from the liver. 
A) transport cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to the tissues. 
B) carry excessive amounts of fat that is deposited around the heart. 
C) encourage high levels of iron in the blood. 
D) take excess cholesterol back to the liver, which increases the production of cholesterol. 
E) transport cholesterol and triglycerides away from the liver.

Question 10

Which organ is the primary source of digestive enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A) pancreas 
B) gallbladder 
C) small intestine 
D) liver 
E) spleen 
A) pancreas 
B) gallbladder 
C) small intestine 
D) liver 
E) spleen

Question 11

Explain the benefits of intestinal flora to health.

Accepted Answer

​ GI bacteria protect people from infect

Question 12

The mouth initiates the liquefying process to reduce the food to a coarse mash suitable for swallowing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ____ is the body's major metabolic organ, serving as a large chemistry lab and creating substances necessary for life.

Accepted Answer

A) pancreas 
B) small intestine 
C) gallbladder 
D) liver 
E) thyroid 
A) pancreas 
B) small intestine 
C) gallbladder 
D) liver 
E) thyroid

Question 14

The main function of bile is to:

Accepted Answer

A) emulsify fats. 
B) stimulate the activity of protein digestive enzymes. 
C) neutralize the intestinal contents. 
D) decrease the acidity of the contents of the stomach. 
E) increase the acidity of the contents of the stomach. 
A) emulsify fats. 
B) stimulate the activity of protein digestive enzymes. 
C) neutralize the intestinal contents. 
D) decrease the acidity of the contents of the stomach. 
E) increase the acidity of the contents of the stomach.

Question 15

Fats present in the GI tract:

Accepted Answer

A) slow down the process of digestion and absorption. 
B) cause difficulty in digestion. 
C) stimulate and hasten digestion and absorption. 
D) are carriers of thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. 
E) stimulate the absorption of minerals. 
A) slow down the process of digestion and absorption. 
B) cause difficulty in digestion. 
C) stimulate and hasten digestion and absorption. 
D) are carriers of thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. 
E) stimulate the absorption of minerals.

Question 16

The major digestive enzyme secreted by the stomach is:

Accepted Answer

A) amylase. 
B) lipase. 
C) pepsin. 
D) disaccharidase. 
E) sucrase. 
A) amylase. 
B) lipase. 
C) pepsin. 
D) disaccharidase. 
E) sucrase.

Question 17

What is norovirus and how is it linked to personal hygiene?

Accepted Answer

​ Norovirus illustrates the importance o

Question 18

Describe the role of the stomach in the process of digestion.

Accepted Answer

Gastric juice, secreted by the gastric g

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: ileocecal valve

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a 10-foot length of small-diameter (1-inch diameter)intestine is...

Question 20

Fiber functions to:

Accepted Answer

A) aid in the absorption of vitamins. 
B) produce bacteria in the small intestine. 
C) stimulate the GI tract muscles. 
D) stimulate the absorption of nutrients. 
E) produce chyme. 
A) aid in the absorption of vitamins. 
B) produce bacteria in the small intestine. 
C) stimulate the GI tract muscles. 
D) stimulate the absorption of nutrients. 
E) produce chyme.

Exam 2: Carbohydrates

Which recommendation is appropriate for preventing foodborne illnesses?

If the gallbladder becomes diseased, the digestion of ____ can become compromised.

Immediately before passing into the large intestine, the food mass must pass through the:

Should antacids be taken to decrease the strong acidity of the stomach? Explain your answer.

The lymphatic system:

People should not eat certain food combinations at the same meal because the digestive system cannot handle more than one task at a time.

Describe how the US government is working to help keep foods safe.

Elevated LDL concentrations are associated with a high risk of heart disease because they:

Which organ is the primary source of digestive enzymes?

Explain the benefits of intestinal flora to health.

The mouth initiates the liquefying process to reduce the food to a coarse mash suitable for swallowing.

The ____ is the body's major metabolic organ, serving as a large chemistry lab and creating substances necessary for life.

The main function of bile is to:

Fats present in the GI tract:

The major digestive enzyme secreted by the stomach is:

What is norovirus and how is it linked to personal hygiene?

Describe the role of the stomach in the process of digestion.

Fiber functions to:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

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Weight Management

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Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

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Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

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