Question 1

What substance neutralizes the acidic chyme once it enters the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: Rectum
Small intestine
Liver
Anus
Appendix
Esophagus
Pancreas
Stomach
Gallbladder
Large intestine

Accepted Answer

The Answer of 9 and 10 and 8 and 3 is...

Question 3

Provide a general overview with a brief description (or example) of each level of organization within the body beginning with cells and ending with a body system.

Accepted Answer

Cells are organized into tissues designe

Question 4

What enzyme present in the mouth is responsible for converting starch into small polysaccharides?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amylase 
B)  Maltase 
C)  Lactase 
D)  Polypeptidase 
E)  Lipase 
A)  Amylase 
B)  Maltase 
C)  Lactase 
D)  Polypeptidase 
E)  Lipase

Question 5

Where is bile produced and stored, and what is its purpose during digestion?

Accepted Answer

The liver produces about one liter of bi

Question 6

What chemical stimulates the gallbladder to send bile into the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cholecystokinin 
B)  Bicarbonate 
C)  Lycopene 
D)  Linoleic acid 
E)  Hydrochloric acid 
A)  Cholecystokinin 
B)  Bicarbonate 
C)  Lycopene 
D)  Linoleic acid 
E)  Hydrochloric acid

Question 7

The ________ protects the esophagus from stomach acid splashing back into the esophagus.

Accepted Answer

A)  epiglottis 
B)  pyloric sphincter 
C)  ileocecal valve 
D)  lower esophageal spincter 
E)  appendix 
A)  epiglottis 
B)  pyloric sphincter 
C)  ileocecal valve 
D)  lower esophageal spincter 
E)  appendix

Question 8

Cholesterol and bile pigments from the breakdown of hemoglobin are excreted in bile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The large intestine is the same diameter as the small intestine but longer in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Joe is eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole-wheat bread. The chemical digestion of what nutrient in his sandwich is started in his mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fat in the peanut butter 
B)  The fiber in the peanut butter 
C)  The vitamins in the bread 
D)  The starch in the bread 
E)  The protein in the bread and in the peanut butter 
A)  The fat in the peanut butter 
B)  The fiber in the peanut butter 
C)  The vitamins in the bread 
D)  The starch in the bread 
E)  The protein in the bread and in the peanut butter

Question 11

Joe finds himself troubled with gas after eating certain foods. The quantity and quality of intestinal gas is related to the types of food eaten and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the characteristics of intestinal bacteria 
B)  the amount of water in the large intestine 
C)  the amount of food eaten 
D)  the quantity of vitamin K in the large intestine 
E)  the amount of bicarbonate secreted by the pancreas 
A)  the characteristics of intestinal bacteria 
B)  the amount of water in the large intestine 
C)  the amount of food eaten 
D)  the quantity of vitamin K in the large intestine 
E)  the amount of bicarbonate secreted by the pancreas

Question 12

Once food is mixed into a semi-liquid blend in the stomach, it is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  chyme 
B)  gastric secretions 
C)  bolus 
D)  indigestible residue 
E)  partially digested food 
A)  chyme 
B)  gastric secretions 
C)  bolus 
D)  indigestible residue 
E)  partially digested food

Question 13

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.
Juan is unsure about topics surrounding gas in the digestive system. What statement about gas is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gas from swallowed air has a bad odor. 
B)  Belched gas leaves through the rectum. 
C)  The average adult passes gas twice a day. 
D)  Some gas is produced by the bacteria that live in our colon. 
E)  Gas produced due to lactose maldigestion is typically accompanied by constipation. 
A)  Gas from swallowed air has a bad odor. 
B)  Belched gas leaves through the rectum. 
C)  The average adult passes gas twice a day. 
D)  Some gas is produced by the bacteria that live in our colon. 
E)  Gas produced due to lactose maldigestion is typically accompanied by constipation.

Question 14

How does the type of food eaten influence stomach emptying rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The type of food has virtually no impact on the stomach emptying rate. 
B)  Solids pass through the stomach more quickly than liquids. 
C)  Proteins pass through the stomach more slowly than fats. 
D)  Carbohydrates pass through the stomach more quickly than proteins. 
E)  Fats pass through the stomach more quickly than carbohydrates. 
A)  The type of food has virtually no impact on the stomach emptying rate. 
B)  Solids pass through the stomach more quickly than liquids. 
C)  Proteins pass through the stomach more slowly than fats. 
D)  Carbohydrates pass through the stomach more quickly than proteins. 
E)  Fats pass through the stomach more quickly than carbohydrates.

Question 15

Bile salts play a role in absorption of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  water-soluble vitamins 
B)  fat-soluble vitamins 
C)  minerals 
D)  water 
E)  fiber 
A)  water-soluble vitamins 
B)  fat-soluble vitamins 
C)  minerals 
D)  water 
E)  fiber

Question 16

The stomach is the digestive organ where digestion of ____ is initiated thanks to hydrochloric acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B12 
B)  lactose 
C)  insoluble fiber 
D)  protein 
E)  soluble fiber 
A)  vitamin B12 
B)  lactose 
C)  insoluble fiber 
D)  protein 
E)  soluble fiber

Question 17

Joe is taking a nutrition course and learns that the galactose in his milk ends up as glucose. Where does this conversion take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain 
B)  Liver 
C)  Gallbladder 
D)  Appendix 
E)  Pancreas 
A)  Brain 
B)  Liver 
C)  Gallbladder 
D)  Appendix 
E)  Pancreas

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.
Juan frequently acquires the hiccups. What is a common cause for this ailment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Swallowing air 
B)  Sphincter muscle spasms 
C)  Eating beans and cruciferous vegetables 
D)  Drinking hot beverages 
E)  Consuming a glass of wine 
A)  Swallowing air 
B)  Sphincter muscle spasms 
C)  Eating beans and cruciferous vegetables 
D)  Drinking hot beverages 
E)  Consuming a glass of wine

Question 19

List at least four food, nutrient, or lifestyle changes that have contributed to increased chronic disease risk in individuals today compared to our ancestors who were hunter-gatherers about 10,000 years ago? What foods are commonly found in the modern diet that was unavailable to our prehistoric ancestors?

Accepted Answer

@#IMG-DLM& Foods found in the modern diets that we

Question 20

All the food from the stomach is gradually pushed into the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What substance neutralizes the acidic chyme once it enters the small intestine?

Provide a general overview with a brief description (or example) of each level of organization within the body beginning with cells and ending with a body system.

What enzyme present in the mouth is responsible for converting starch into small polysaccharides?

Where is bile produced and stored, and what is its purpose during digestion?

What chemical stimulates the gallbladder to send bile into the small intestine?

The ________ protects the esophagus from stomach acid splashing back into the esophagus.

Cholesterol and bile pigments from the breakdown of hemoglobin are excreted in bile.

The large intestine is the same diameter as the small intestine but longer in length.

Joe is eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole-wheat bread. The chemical digestion of what nutrient in his sandwich is started in his mouth?

Joe finds himself troubled with gas after eating certain foods. The quantity and quality of intestinal gas is related to the types of food eaten and ____.

Once food is mixed into a semi-liquid blend in the stomach, it is called _____.

How does the type of food eaten influence stomach emptying rate?

Bile salts play a role in absorption of __________.

The stomach is the digestive organ where digestion of ____ is initiated thanks to hydrochloric acid.

Joe is taking a nutrition course and learns that the galactose in his milk ends up as glucose. Where does this conversion take place?

All the food from the stomach is gradually pushed into the small intestine.

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What substance neutralizes the acidic chyme once it enters the small intestine?

Provide a general overview with a brief description (or example) of each level of organization within the body beginning with cells and ending with a body system.

What enzyme present in the mouth is responsible for converting starch into small polysaccharides?

Where is bile produced and stored, and what is its purpose during digestion?

What chemical stimulates the gallbladder to send bile into the small intestine?

The ________ protects the esophagus from stomach acid splashing back into the esophagus.

Cholesterol and bile pigments from the breakdown of hemoglobin are excreted in bile.

The large intestine is the same diameter as the small intestine but longer in length.

Joe is eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole-wheat bread. The chemical digestion of what nutrient in his sandwich is started in his mouth?

Joe finds himself troubled with gas after eating certain foods. The quantity and quality of intestinal gas is related to the types of food eaten and ____.

Once food is mixed into a semi-liquid blend in the stomach, it is called _____.

How does the type of food eaten influence stomach emptying rate?

Bile salts play a role in absorption of __________.

The stomach is the digestive organ where digestion of ____ is initiated thanks to hydrochloric acid.

Joe is taking a nutrition course and learns that the galactose in his milk ends up as glucose. Where does this conversion take place?

All the food from the stomach is gradually pushed into the small intestine.

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