Question 1

What conversion represents a catabolic reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose to glycogen 
B)  Amino acids to protein 
C)  Fatty acids and glycerol to triglycerides 
D)  Glycogen to glucose 
E)  Glucose to protein 
A)  Glucose to glycogen 
B)  Amino acids to protein 
C)  Fatty acids and glycerol to triglycerides 
D)  Glycogen to glucose 
E)  Glucose to protein

Question 2

Heartburn is caused by which due to which sphincter muscles opening up and releasing acidic contents into the esophagus.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ileocecal valve 
B)  Lower esophageal sphincter 
C)  Upper esophageal sphincter 
D)  Pyloric sphincter 
E)  Rectum 
A)  Ileocecal valve 
B)  Lower esophageal sphincter 
C)  Upper esophageal sphincter 
D)  Pyloric sphincter 
E)  Rectum

Question 3

______ protects the lining of the digestive tract from gastric juices and digestive enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bile 
B)  Ptyalin 
C)  Chyme 
D)  Bicarbonate 
E)  Mucus 
A)  Bile 
B)  Ptyalin 
C)  Chyme 
D)  Bicarbonate 
E)  Mucus

Question 4

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,
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

Question 5

Nearly all of our metabolism and physiology are the same as that of our ancestors who lived more than 10,000 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The majority of the world's population experiences issues digesting lactose or lactose intolerance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are common factors that initiate choking? What are the preferred methods to assist a person who is choking? What foods are commonly associated with choking?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes a sip of a beverage or a tiny

Question 8

The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract-also called the digestive tract-and the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Susan had her gallbladder removed. What substance would Susan's body normally store in this organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amylase 
B)  Bile 
C)  Bicarbonate 
D)  Water 
E)  Glycogen 
A)  Amylase 
B)  Bile 
C)  Bicarbonate 
D)  Water 
E)  Glycogen

Question 10

The ________ has both endocrine and exocrine functions.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Following digestion, what nutrients are first carried in the lymph?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein and products of fat digestion 
B)  Fat-soluble vitamins and minerals 
C)  Water-soluble vitamins and protein 
D)  Products of fat digestion and fat-soluble vitamins 
E)  Water and minerals 
A)  Protein and products of fat digestion 
B)  Fat-soluble vitamins and minerals 
C)  Water-soluble vitamins and protein 
D)  Products of fat digestion and fat-soluble vitamins 
E)  Water and minerals

Question 12

________are due to spasms in the muscle at the base of the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiccups 
B)  Choking 
C)  Heartburn 
D)  Gas 
E)  Hemorroids 
A)  Hiccups 
B)  Choking 
C)  Heartburn 
D)  Gas 
E)  Hemorroids

Question 13

The innermost layer of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract wall is called the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  mucosa 
B)  jejunum 
C)  mesentery 
D)  ileum 
E)  villi 
A)  mucosa 
B)  jejunum 
C)  mesentery 
D)  ileum 
E)  villi

Question 14

What is the main site of digestion and absorption of nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mouth 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Small intestine 
D)  Large intestine 
E)  liver 
A)  Mouth 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Small intestine 
D)  Large intestine 
E)  liver

Question 15

How can one prevent hemorrhoids from developing or recurring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating more fiber and drinking more water 
B)  Taking 10-minute baths in warm water several times a day 
C)  Avoiding gas-producing foods (as determined by trial and error) 
D)  Applying over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream to the affected area 
E)  Taking a small dose of laxatives on a daily basis 
A)  Eating more fiber and drinking more water 
B)  Taking 10-minute baths in warm water several times a day 
C)  Avoiding gas-producing foods (as determined by trial and error) 
D)  Applying over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream to the affected area 
E)  Taking a small dose of laxatives on a daily basis

Question 16

Where are the islets of Langerhans located and what is their purpose?

Accepted Answer

The islets of Langerhans (which are scat

Question 17

Food entering the stomach from the esophagus triggers peristalsis in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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.
To help Juan with his constipation, which action is only advised after other measures have failed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take a laxative after consulting a physician. 
B)  Eat bran cereal for breakfast and more vegetables throughout the day. 
C)  Drink more fluids. 
D)  Take a walk at lunchtime and after work every day. 
E)  Pay attention to the urge to have a bowel movement. 
A)  Take a laxative after consulting a physician. 
B)  Eat bran cereal for breakfast and more vegetables throughout the day. 
C)  Drink more fluids. 
D)  Take a walk at lunchtime and after work every day. 
E)  Pay attention to the urge to have a bowel movement.

Question 19

All nutrients leaving the digestive system by way of the blood are taken to the ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

What conversion represents a catabolic reaction?

Heartburn is caused by which due to which sphincter muscles opening up and releasing acidic contents into the esophagus.

______ protects the lining of the digestive tract from gastric juices and digestive enzymes.

Nearly all of our metabolism and physiology are the same as that of our ancestors who lived more than 10,000 years ago.

The majority of the world's population experiences issues digesting lactose or lactose intolerance.

What are common factors that initiate choking? What are the preferred methods to assist a person who is choking? What foods are commonly associated with choking?

The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract-also called the digestive tract-and the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

Susan had her gallbladder removed. What substance would Susan's body normally store in this organ?

The ________ has both endocrine and exocrine functions.

Following digestion, what nutrients are first carried in the lymph?

________are due to spasms in the muscle at the base of the lungs.

The innermost layer of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract wall is called the ______.

What is the main site of digestion and absorption of nutrients?

How can one prevent hemorrhoids from developing or recurring?

Where are the islets of Langerhans located and what is their purpose?

Food entering the stomach from the esophagus triggers peristalsis in the stomach.

All nutrients leaving the digestive system by way of the blood are taken to the ____.

What organs are the accessory organs of digestion?

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What conversion represents a catabolic reaction?

Heartburn is caused by which due to which sphincter muscles opening up and releasing acidic contents into the esophagus.

______ protects the lining of the digestive tract from gastric juices and digestive enzymes.

Nearly all of our metabolism and physiology are the same as that of our ancestors who lived more than 10,000 years ago.

The majority of the world's population experiences issues digesting lactose or lactose intolerance.

What are common factors that initiate choking? What are the preferred methods to assist a person who is choking? What foods are commonly associated with choking?

The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract-also called the digestive tract-and the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

Susan had her gallbladder removed. What substance would Susan's body normally store in this organ?

The ________ has both endocrine and exocrine functions.

Following digestion, what nutrients are first carried in the lymph?

________are due to spasms in the muscle at the base of the lungs.

The innermost layer of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract wall is called the ______.

What is the main site of digestion and absorption of nutrients?

How can one prevent hemorrhoids from developing or recurring?

Where are the islets of Langerhans located and what is their purpose?

Food entering the stomach from the esophagus triggers peristalsis in the stomach.

All nutrients leaving the digestive system by way of the blood are taken to the ____.

What organs are the accessory organs of digestion?

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