Question 1

Which of the following nutrients is/are absorbed into the lymphatic system?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fat-soluble vitamins 
B)  ​water 
C)  ​amino acids 
D)  ​glucose 
E)  ​minerals 
A)  ​fat-soluble vitamins 
B)  ​water 
C)  ​amino acids 
D)  ​glucose 
E)  ​minerals

Question 2

Chyme is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a semiliquid mass of partially digested food. 
B)  a portion of food swallowed at one time. 
C)  an enzyme in the stomach needed for the digestion of protein. 
D)  an esophageal secretion. 
E)  successive waves of involuntary muscular contractions passing along the wall of the GI tract. 
A)  a semiliquid mass of partially digested food. 
B)  a portion of food swallowed at one time. 
C)  an enzyme in the stomach needed for the digestion of protein. 
D)  an esophageal secretion. 
E)  successive waves of involuntary muscular contractions passing along the wall of the GI tract.

Question 3

To prevent bacterial growth when holding cooked foods, they should be kept at what temperature until served?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​40 or under 
B)  ​140 or over 
C)  ​165 
D)  ​above 200 
A)  ​40 or under 
B)  ​140 or over 
C)  ​165 
D)  ​above 200

Question 4

Describe the difference between low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). What is the relationship between blood levels of these lipoproteins and risk of heart disease?​

Accepted Answer

LDL are cholesterol-rich lipoproteins (t

Question 5

Which of the following foods would take the most time to digest?

Accepted Answer

A)  a piece of toast with strawberry jam 
B)  a grilled steak 
C)  a green salad with low-fat salad dressing 
D)  a cup of green beans 
E)  a piece of cake with frosting 
A)  a piece of toast with strawberry jam 
B)  a grilled steak 
C)  a green salad with low-fat salad dressing 
D)  a cup of green beans 
E)  a piece of cake with frosting

Question 6

Matching
-lower esophageal sphincter ​

Accepted Answer

A) the oral cavity containing the tongue and teeth. 
B) the passageway leading from the nose and mouth to the larynx and esophagus, respectively. 
C) a cartilage structure in the throat that prevents fluid or food from entering the trachea when a person swallows. 
D) the passageway from the mouth and nose to the lungs. 
E) the conduit from the mouth to the stomach.
F)the sphincter muscle at the junction between the esophagus and the stomach.
G)the sphincter muscle separating the stomach from the small intestine.
H)the organ that stores and concentrates bile.
I)a gland that secretes enzymes and digestive juices into the duodenum.
J)a 10-foot length of small-diameter (1-inch) intestine that is the major site of digestion of food and absorption of nutrients.
K)the top portion of the small intestine.
L)the first two-fifths of the small intestine beyond the duodenum.
M)the last segment of the small intestine.
N)the sphincter muscle separating the small and large intestines.
O)the last portion of the intestine, which absorbs water.
P)a narrow blind sac extending from the beginning of the large intestine; stores lymphocytes.
Q)the muscular terminal part of the GI tract extending from the sigmoid colon to the anus.
R)the terminal sphincter muscle of the GI tract. 
A) the oral cavity containing the tongue and teeth. 
B) the passageway leading from the nose and mouth to the larynx and esophagus, respectively. 
C) a cartilage structure in the throat that prevents fluid or food from entering the trachea when a person swallows. 
D) the passageway from the mouth and nose to the lungs. 
E) the conduit from the mouth to the stomach.
F)the sphincter muscle at the junction between the esophagus and the stomach.
G)the sphincter muscle separating the stomach from the small intestine.
H)the organ that stores and concentrates bile.
I)a gland that secretes enzymes and digestive juices into the duodenum.
J)a 10-foot length of small-diameter (1-inch) intestine that is the major site of digestion of food and absorption of nutrients.
K)the top portion of the small intestine.
L)the first two-fifths of the small intestine beyond the duodenum.
M)the last segment of the small intestine.
N)the sphincter muscle separating the small and large intestines.
O)the last portion of the intestine, which absorbs water.
P)a narrow blind sac extending from the beginning of the large intestine; stores lymphocytes.
Q)the muscular terminal part of the GI tract extending from the sigmoid colon to the anus.
R)the terminal sphincter muscle of the GI tract.

Question 7

Which of the following does not secrete digestive juices?

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach 
B)  pancreas 
C)  salivary glands 
D)  liver (via the gall bladder) 
E)  large intestine 
A)  stomach 
B)  pancreas 
C)  salivary glands 
D)  liver (via the gall bladder) 
E)  large intestine

Question 8

Fiber functions to:

Accepted Answer

A)  aid in the absorption of vitamins. 
B)  produce GI bacteria. 
C)  stimulate the GI tract muscles. 
D)  stimulate the absorption of nutrients. 
E)  increase water absorption by the digestive tract. 
A)  aid in the absorption of vitamins. 
B)  produce GI bacteria. 
C)  stimulate the GI tract muscles. 
D)  stimulate the absorption of nutrients. 
E)  increase water absorption by the digestive tract.

Question 9

Matching
-pancreas ​

Accepted Answer

A) the oral cavity containing the tongue and teeth. 
B) the passageway leading from the nose and mouth to the larynx and esophagus, respectively. 
C) a cartilage structure in the throat that prevents fluid or food from entering the trachea when a person swallows. 
D) the passageway from the mouth and nose to the lungs. 
E) the conduit from the mouth to the stomach.
F)the sphincter muscle at the junction between the esophagus and the stomach.
G)the sphincter muscle separating the stomach from the small intestine.
H)the organ that stores and concentrates bile.
I)a gland that secretes enzymes and digestive juices into the duodenum.
J)a 10-foot length of small-diameter (1-inch) intestine that is the major site of digestion of food and absorption of nutrients.
K)the top portion of the small intestine.
L)the first two-fifths of the small intestine beyond the duodenum.
M)the last segment of the small intestine.
N)the sphincter muscle separating the small and large intestines.
O)the last portion of the intestine, which absorbs water.
P)a narrow blind sac extending from the beginning of the large intestine; stores lymphocytes.
Q)the muscular terminal part of the GI tract extending from the sigmoid colon to the anus.
R)the terminal sphincter muscle of the GI tract. 
A) the oral cavity containing the tongue and teeth. 
B) the passageway leading from the nose and mouth to the larynx and esophagus, respectively. 
C) a cartilage structure in the throat that prevents fluid or food from entering the trachea when a person swallows. 
D) the passageway from the mouth and nose to the lungs. 
E) the conduit from the mouth to the stomach.
F)the sphincter muscle at the junction between the esophagus and the stomach.
G)the sphincter muscle separating the stomach from the small intestine.
H)the organ that stores and concentrates bile.
I)a gland that secretes enzymes and digestive juices into the duodenum.
J)a 10-foot length of small-diameter (1-inch) intestine that is the major site of digestion of food and absorption of nutrients.
K)the top portion of the small intestine.
L)the first two-fifths of the small intestine beyond the duodenum.
M)the last segment of the small intestine.
N)the sphincter muscle separating the small and large intestines.
O)the last portion of the intestine, which absorbs water.
P)a narrow blind sac extending from the beginning of the large intestine; stores lymphocytes.
Q)the muscular terminal part of the GI tract extending from the sigmoid colon to the anus.
R)the terminal sphincter muscle of the GI tract.

Question 10

​Which of the following is the body's major metabolic organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​pancreas 
B)  ​small intestine 
C)  ​gallbladder 
D)  ​heart 
E)  ​liver 
A)  ​pancreas 
B)  ​small intestine 
C)  ​gallbladder 
D)  ​heart 
E)  ​liver

Question 11

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)  ​conveys the products of digestion toward the brain. 
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)  ​conveys the products of digestion toward the brain.

Question 12

The stomach empties into the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ileum. 
B)  cecum. 
C)  jejunum. 
D)  duodenum. 
E)  colon. 
A)  ileum. 
B)  cecum. 
C)  jejunum. 
D)  duodenum. 
E)  colon.

Question 13

A patient has lost the ability to digest the majority of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats due to a loss of enzymes. Which organ is most likely failing her?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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)  cause GI inflammation. 
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)  cause GI inflammation.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The highly acidic environment of the sto

Question 16

Matching
-appendix ​

Accepted Answer

A) the oral cavity containing the tongue and teeth. 
B) the passageway leading from the nose and mouth to the larynx and esophagus, respectively. 
C) a cartilage structure in the throat that prevents fluid or food from entering the trachea when a person swallows. 
D) the passageway from the mouth and nose to the lungs. 
E) the conduit from the mouth to the stomach.
F)the sphincter muscle at the junction between the esophagus and the stomach.
G)the sphincter muscle separating the stomach from the small intestine.
H)the organ that stores and concentrates bile.
I)a gland that secretes enzymes and digestive juices into the duodenum.
J)a 10-foot length of small-diameter (1-inch) intestine that is the major site of digestion of food and absorption of nutrients.
K)the top portion of the small intestine.
L)the first two-fifths of the small intestine beyond the duodenum.
M)the last segment of the small intestine.
N)the sphincter muscle separating the small and large intestines.
O)the last portion of the intestine, which absorbs water.
P)a narrow blind sac extending from the beginning of the large intestine; stores lymphocytes.
Q)the muscular terminal part of the GI tract extending from the sigmoid colon to the anus.
R)the terminal sphincter muscle of the GI tract. 
A) the oral cavity containing the tongue and teeth. 
B) the passageway leading from the nose and mouth to the larynx and esophagus, respectively. 
C) a cartilage structure in the throat that prevents fluid or food from entering the trachea when a person swallows. 
D) the passageway from the mouth and nose to the lungs. 
E) the conduit from the mouth to the stomach.
F)the sphincter muscle at the junction between the esophagus and the stomach.
G)the sphincter muscle separating the stomach from the small intestine.
H)the organ that stores and concentrates bile.
I)a gland that secretes enzymes and digestive juices into the duodenum.
J)a 10-foot length of small-diameter (1-inch) intestine that is the major site of digestion of food and absorption of nutrients.
K)the top portion of the small intestine.
L)the first two-fifths of the small intestine beyond the duodenum.
M)the last segment of the small intestine.
N)the sphincter muscle separating the small and large intestines.
O)the last portion of the intestine, which absorbs water.
P)a narrow blind sac extending from the beginning of the large intestine; stores lymphocytes.
Q)the muscular terminal part of the GI tract extending from the sigmoid colon to the anus.
R)the terminal sphincter muscle of the GI tract.

Question 17

Which of these foods would be digested most quickly?

Accepted Answer

A)  sugar cookies 
B)  peanut butter sandwich and milk 
C)  stew and cornbread 
D)  hamburger, French fries, and milkshake 
E)  steak and baked potato 
A)  sugar cookies 
B)  peanut butter sandwich and milk 
C)  stew and cornbread 
D)  hamburger, French fries, and milkshake 
E)  steak and baked potato

Question 18

The major digestive work in the stomach is the initial breakdown of:

Accepted Answer

A)  starch. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  fat. 
D)  vitamins. 
E)  mucus. 
A)  starch. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  fat. 
D)  vitamins. 
E)  mucus.

Question 19

Cold food should be stored at:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​40°F or colder 
B)  ​55°F or colder 
C)  ​80°F or colder 
D)  ​140°F or colder​ 
E)  ​40oF or warmer 
A)  ​40°F or colder 
B)  ​55°F or colder 
C)  ​80°F or colder 
D)  ​140°F or colder​ 
E)  ​40oF or warmer

Question 20

Gallbladder disease, such as cancer, can compromise the digestion of:

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 2: Digestion and Absorption

Which of the following nutrients is/are absorbed into the lymphatic system?​

Chyme is:

To prevent bacterial growth when holding cooked foods, they should be kept at what temperature until served?​

Describe the difference between low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). What is the relationship between blood levels of these lipoproteins and risk of heart disease?​

Which of the following foods would take the most time to digest?

Matching -lower esophageal sphincter ​

Which of the following does not secrete digestive juices?

Fiber functions to:

Matching -pancreas ​

​Which of the following is the body's major metabolic organ?

The lymphatic system:​

The stomach empties into the:

A patient has lost the ability to digest the majority of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats due to a loss of enzymes. Which organ is most likely failing her?

Fats present in the GI tract:

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

Matching -appendix ​

Which of these foods would be digested most quickly?

The major digestive work in the stomach is the initial breakdown of:

Cold food should be stored at:​

Gallbladder disease, such as cancer, can compromise the digestion of:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management - Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition - Cancer - and HIV Infection

Filters

Which of the following nutrients is/are absorbed into the lymphatic system?

To prevent bacterial growth when holding cooked foods, they should be kept at what temperature until served?

Describe the difference between low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). What is the relationship between blood levels of these lipoproteins and risk of heart disease?

Matching -lower esophageal sphincter

Matching -pancreas

Which of the following is the body's major metabolic organ?

The lymphatic system:

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

Matching -appendix

Cold food should be stored at: