Question 1

Essential nutrients are synthesized by the body in amounts sufficient to meet physiological needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What body chemical is an emulsifier?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amino acids 
B)  Bile 
C)  Amylase 
D)  Bicarbonate 
E)  Hydrochloric acid 
A)  Amino acids 
B)  Bile 
C)  Amylase 
D)  Bicarbonate 
E)  Hydrochloric acid B

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Physical digestion of fiber begins in the mouth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Peristalsis is stimulated by the presence of both fiber and fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

By the time the digested mixture reaches the end of the small intestine, little is left but water, indigestible residue, and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  minerals 
B)  glucose 
C)  amino acids 
D)  vitamins 
E)  fat 
A)  minerals 
B)  glucose 
C)  amino acids 
D)  vitamins 
E)  fat

Question 8

The goal during digestion is to break carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids down 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 9

Intrinsic factor in the stomach aids in the absorption of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  folate 
C)  vitamin B12 
D)  vitamin B6 
E)  potassium 
A)  iron 
B)  folate 
C)  vitamin B12 
D)  vitamin B6 
E)  potassium

Question 10

Glycogen provides the body with glucose when ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  excess calories are eaten 
B)  a high-carbohydrate meal is consumed 
C)  glucose absorbed from ingested foods is depleted 
D)  a person has type 1 diabetes 
E)  the fat content of a person's diet is elevated 
A)  excess calories are eaten 
B)  a high-carbohydrate meal is consumed 
C)  glucose absorbed from ingested foods is depleted 
D)  a person has type 1 diabetes 
E)  the fat content of a person's diet is elevated

Question 11

Chyme must touch the walls of the small intestine to be absorbed at the proper places.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Our energy intake and expenditure is similar to that of our ancestors from 10,000 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Constipation is defined as not having a bowel movement daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones 
B)  chylomicrons 
C)  glycogen 
D)  fat-soluble vitamins 
E)  bile 
A)  hormones 
B)  chylomicrons 
C)  glycogen 
D)  fat-soluble vitamins 
E)  bile

Question 15

What structure controls the flow of chyme into the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lower esophageal sphincter 
B)  Pyloric sphincter 
C)  Ileocecal valve 
D)  Oral cavity 
E)  Cortex 
A)  Lower esophageal sphincter 
B)  Pyloric sphincter 
C)  Ileocecal valve 
D)  Oral cavity 
E)  Cortex

Question 16

Vitamin B12 requires what secretion in order to be absorbed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amylase 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Intrinsic factor 
D)  Cholecystokinin 
E)  Hydrochloric acid 
A)  Amylase 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Intrinsic factor 
D)  Cholecystokinin 
E)  Hydrochloric acid

Question 17

What substances are normally present in feces?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water, red blood cells, fiber, and bacteria 
B)  Fiber, water, bicarbonate, and bile 
C)  Bacteria, water, hydrochloric acid, and fiber 
D)  Fiber, maltase, water, and bacteria 
E)  Water, bile pigments, fiber, and bacteria 
A)  Water, red blood cells, fiber, and bacteria 
B)  Fiber, water, bicarbonate, and bile 
C)  Bacteria, water, hydrochloric acid, and fiber 
D)  Fiber, maltase, water, and bacteria 
E)  Water, bile pigments, fiber, and bacteria

Question 18

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 gallbladder? You have to have a gallbladder to survive, and the doctor wants to remove it!" Her mother tells her to calm down and that an individual cannot live without a liver but can live without a gallbladder,
Where in the digestive process does bile aid with digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the mouth 
B)  In the stomach 
C)  In the small intestine 
D)  In the rectum 
E)  In the appendix 
A)  In the mouth 
B)  In the stomach 
C)  In the small intestine 
D)  In the rectum 
E)  In the appendix

Question 19

Approximately how long does it take for a meal to empty from the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  One hour 
B)  Two hours 
C)  Four hours 
D)  Six hours 
E)  Eight hours 
A)  One hour 
B)  Two hours 
C)  Four hours 
D)  Six hours 
E)  Eight hours

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: Lactase
Trypsin
Amylase
Bile
Lipase
Bicarbonate
Pepsin
Hydrochloric acid
Maltase
Sucrase

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Uncoils proteins and Splits the disaccharide maltose is...

Essential nutrients are synthesized by the body in amounts sufficient to meet physiological needs.

What body chemical is an emulsifier?

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

Physical digestion of fiber begins in the mouth.

Peristalsis is stimulated by the presence of both fiber and fat.

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

By the time the digested mixture reaches the end of the small intestine, little is left but water, indigestible residue, and ____.

The goal during digestion is to break carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids down into smaller units, including ____.

Intrinsic factor in the stomach aids in the absorption of ______.

Glycogen provides the body with glucose when ____.

Chyme must touch the walls of the small intestine to be absorbed at the proper places.

Our energy intake and expenditure is similar to that of our ancestors from 10,000 years ago.

Constipation is defined as not having a bowel movement daily.

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

What structure controls the flow of chyme into the small intestine?

Vitamin B12 requires what secretion in order to be absorbed?

What substances are normally present in feces?

Approximately how long does it take for a meal to empty from the stomach?

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Essential nutrients are synthesized by the body in amounts sufficient to meet physiological needs.

What body chemical is an emulsifier?

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

Physical digestion of fiber begins in the mouth.

Peristalsis is stimulated by the presence of both fiber and fat.

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

By the time the digested mixture reaches the end of the small intestine, little is left but water, indigestible residue, and ____.

The goal during digestion is to break carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids down into smaller units, including ____.

Intrinsic factor in the stomach aids in the absorption of ______.

Glycogen provides the body with glucose when ____.

Chyme must touch the walls of the small intestine to be absorbed at the proper places.

Our energy intake and expenditure is similar to that of our ancestors from 10,000 years ago.

Constipation is defined as not having a bowel movement daily.

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

What structure controls the flow of chyme into the small intestine?

Vitamin B12 requires what secretion in order to be absorbed?

What substances are normally present in feces?

Approximately how long does it take for a meal to empty from the stomach?

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