Question 1

The saliva component that begins the breakdown of carbohydrates is ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) mucin ​ 
B) salivary amylase 
C) water 
D) pepsin 
E) bicarbonate 
A) mucin ​ 
B) salivary amylase 
C) water 
D) pepsin 
E) bicarbonate

Question 2

Which saliva component keeps the mouth pH between 6.5-11.5? ​

Accepted Answer

A) mucin 
B) salivary amylase 
C) water 
D) pepsin 
E) bicarbonate 
A) mucin 
B) salivary amylase 
C) water 
D) pepsin 
E) bicarbonate

Question 3

The liver performs all of the following functions EXCEPT for ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) secreting digestive enzymes into the small intestines 
B) producing bile 
C) synthesizing plasma proteins 
D) storing excess glucose 
E) storing vitamins and minerals 
A) secreting digestive enzymes into the small intestines 
B) producing bile 
C) synthesizing plasma proteins 
D) storing excess glucose 
E) storing vitamins and minerals

Question 4

Which hormone stimulates pancreatic and gallbladder secretions? ​

Accepted Answer

A) gastrin 
B) somatostatin 
C) CCK 
D) secretin 
E) GIP 
A) gastrin 
B) somatostatin 
C) CCK 
D) secretin 
E) GIP

Question 5

Which of the following is an inflammatory disorder that affects the eyes, skin, liver and intestines? ​

Accepted Answer

A) GERD 
B) hepatitis 
C) diarrhea 
D) Chron's disease 
E) diverticulitis 
A) GERD 
B) hepatitis 
C) diarrhea 
D) Chron's disease 
E) diverticulitis

Question 6

The stomach secretion that aids in vitamin B12 absorption is ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) pepsinogen 
B) amylase 
C) HCl 
D) gastrin 
E) intrinsic factor 
A) pepsinogen 
B) amylase 
C) HCl 
D) gastrin 
E) intrinsic factor

Question 7

Foods that have a high glycemic index ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) are more likely to cause a rapid surge in blood glucose 
B) include complex carbohydrates 
C) are an essential part of a balanced diet 
D) have little impact on insulin levels 
E) contain large amounts of fiber 
A) are more likely to cause a rapid surge in blood glucose 
B) include complex carbohydrates 
C) are an essential part of a balanced diet 
D) have little impact on insulin levels 
E) contain large amounts of fiber

Question 8

Of the twenty amino acids available for protein synthesis, how many must be obtained by dietary means? ​

Accepted Answer

A) 0 
B) 2 
C) 4 ​ 
D) 8 ​ 
E) 10 
A) 0 
B) 2 
C) 4 ​ 
D) 8 ​ 
E) 10

Question 9

What is found within a small intestinal villus? ​

Accepted Answer

A) blood and lymph vessels 
B) enzymes 
C) secretory glands 
D) chime 
E) smooth muscle 
A) blood and lymph vessels 
B) enzymes 
C) secretory glands 
D) chime 
E) smooth muscle

Question 10

Bile is stored and released by the ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) pancreas 
B) gallbladder 
C) liver 
D) duodenum 
E) stomach 
A) pancreas 
B) gallbladder 
C) liver 
D) duodenum 
E) stomach

Question 11

The term used to describe partially digested food in the stomach is ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) chime 
B) bolus 
C) rugae 
D) gastric juice 
E) feces 
A) chime 
B) bolus 
C) rugae 
D) gastric juice 
E) feces

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: extreme excess can lead to heart failure
deficiency results in poor control of blood glucose
necessary for normal thyroid function
necessary for ATP synthesis
deficiency associated with tooth decay
necessary for hemoglobin synthesis

Accepted Answer

The Answer of potassium and iodine and fluorine and chromium is...

Question 13

Obesity corresponds to a BMI over ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 22 
C) 25 
D) 28 
E) 30 
A) 20 
B) 22 
C) 25 
D) 28 
E) 30

Question 14

Which layer of the digestive tract gives rise to sphincters? ​

Accepted Answer

A) mucosa 
B) circular muscle 
C) longitudinal muscle 
D) submucosa 
E) serosa 
A) mucosa 
B) circular muscle 
C) longitudinal muscle 
D) submucosa 
E) serosa

Question 15

During swallowing, which event prevents food from entering the trachea? ​

Accepted Answer

A) movement of the tongue 
B) holding of the bolus of food between the cheek and gums 
C) depression of the epiglottis 
D) peristalsis of the esophagus 
E) secretion of mucus 
A) movement of the tongue 
B) holding of the bolus of food between the cheek and gums 
C) depression of the epiglottis 
D) peristalsis of the esophagus 
E) secretion of mucus

Question 16

The movement of materials from the lumen to the blood or lymph is ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) motility 
B) secretion 
C) digestion 
D) absorption 
E) elimination 
A) motility 
B) secretion 
C) digestion 
D) absorption 
E) elimination

Question 17

The major function of bile is to ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) emulsify fats 
B) digest fats 
C) stimulate stomach secretions 
D) inhibit stomach contractions 
E) aid in amino acid absorption 
A) emulsify fats 
B) digest fats 
C) stimulate stomach secretions 
D) inhibit stomach contractions 
E) aid in amino acid absorption

Question 18

A plant compound that may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer is classified as a(n)____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) essential vitamin 
B) essential nutrient ​ 
C) phytochemical 
D) photochemical 
E) antioxidant 
A) essential vitamin 
B) essential nutrient ​ 
C) phytochemical 
D) photochemical 
E) antioxidant

Question 19

The main symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease is ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) diarrhea 
B) constipation 
C) hepatitis 
D) intestinal pain 
E) heart burn 
A) diarrhea 
B) constipation 
C) hepatitis 
D) intestinal pain 
E) heart burn

Question 20

Stomach emptying is controlled by the secretion of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) gastrin 
B) CCK 
C) epinephrine 
D) HCl 
E) gherlin 
A) gastrin 
B) CCK 
C) epinephrine 
D) HCl 
E) gherlin

Exam 11: Digestion and Nutrition

The saliva component that begins the breakdown of carbohydrates is ____. ​

Which saliva component keeps the mouth pH between 6.5-11.5? ​

The liver performs all of the following functions EXCEPT for ____. ​

Which hormone stimulates pancreatic and gallbladder secretions? ​

Which of the following is an inflammatory disorder that affects the eyes, skin, liver and intestines? ​

The stomach secretion that aids in vitamin B12 absorption is ____. ​

Foods that have a high glycemic index ____. ​

Of the twenty amino acids available for protein synthesis, how many must be obtained by dietary means? ​

What is found within a small intestinal villus? ​

Bile is stored and released by the ____. ​

The term used to describe partially digested food in the stomach is ____. ​

Obesity corresponds to a BMI over ____. ​

Which layer of the digestive tract gives rise to sphincters? ​

During swallowing, which event prevents food from entering the trachea? ​

The movement of materials from the lumen to the blood or lymph is ____. ​

The major function of bile is to ____. ​

A plant compound that may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer is classified as a(n)____. ​

The main symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease is ____. ​

Stomach emptying is controlled by the secretion of ____. ​

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The saliva component that begins the breakdown of carbohydrates is ____.

Which saliva component keeps the mouth pH between 6.5-11.5?

The liver performs all of the following functions EXCEPT for ____.

Which hormone stimulates pancreatic and gallbladder secretions?

Which of the following is an inflammatory disorder that affects the eyes, skin, liver and intestines?

The stomach secretion that aids in vitamin B₁₂ absorption is ____.

Foods that have a high glycemic index ____.

Of the twenty amino acids available for protein synthesis, how many must be obtained by dietary means?

What is found within a small intestinal villus?

Bile is stored and released by the ____.

The term used to describe partially digested food in the stomach is ____.

Obesity corresponds to a BMI over ____.

Which layer of the digestive tract gives rise to sphincters?

During swallowing, which event prevents food from entering the trachea?

The movement of materials from the lumen to the blood or lymph is ____.

The major function of bile is to ____.

A plant compound that may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer is classified as a(n)____.

The main symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease is ____.

Stomach emptying is controlled by the secretion of ____.