Question 1

Explain what determines the rate of digestion of the energy nutrients.​

Accepted Answer

The rate of digestion of carbohydrate, f

Question 2

Matching
-pharynx ​

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 3

​Chylomicrons contain the greatest proportion of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​protein. 
B)  ​cholesterol. 
C)  ​phospholipid. 
D)  ​water. 
E)  ​ triglyceride. 
A)  ​protein. 
B)  ​cholesterol. 
C)  ​phospholipid. 
D)  ​water. 
E)  ​ triglyceride.

Question 4

Which of the following nutrients takes longest to digest?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  sugar 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  fruit sugar 
E)  glucose 
A)  fat 
B)  sugar 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  fruit sugar 
E)  glucose

Question 5

The gallbladder:

Accepted Answer

A)  reabsorbs water and salts. 
B)  churns food to chyme. 
C)  performs enzymatic digestion. 
D)  stores bile. 
E)  contains bacteria that produce Vitamin K. 
A)  reabsorbs water and salts. 
B)  churns food to chyme. 
C)  performs enzymatic digestion. 
D)  stores bile. 
E)  contains bacteria that produce Vitamin K.

Question 6

​Enzymes:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​facilitate chemical reactions. 
B)  ​draw water into the small intestine. 
C)  ​are present in all parts of the GI tract. 
D)  ​encourage bacterial growth. 
E)  ​are changed during digestion. 
A)  ​facilitate chemical reactions. 
B)  ​draw water into the small intestine. 
C)  ​are present in all parts of the GI tract. 
D)  ​encourage bacterial growth. 
E)  ​are changed during digestion.

Question 7

Explain the benefits of intestinal microflora to health.​

Accepted Answer

The intestines contain beneficial bacter

Question 8

One of the functions of the colon is to absorb:

Accepted Answer

A)  salts. 
B)  vitamins. 
C)  sugars. 
D)  fiber. 
E)  fats. 
A)  salts. 
B)  vitamins. 
C)  sugars. 
D)  fiber. 
E)  fats.

Question 9

Health and performance of the digestive system can be positively affected by:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​adequate sleep 
B)  ​enzyme supplements 
C)  ​colon cleansing treatments 
D)  ​a high-fat diet 
E)  ​foodborne illness 
A)  ​adequate sleep 
B)  ​enzyme supplements 
C)  ​colon cleansing treatments 
D)  ​a high-fat diet 
E)  ​foodborne illness

Question 10

Matching
-esophagus ​

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 11

​Segmentation begins when a bolus enters the esophagus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which organ does not contribute juices during digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  salivary glands 
B)  small intestine 
C)  pancreas 
D)  esophagus 
E)  stomach 
A)  salivary glands 
B)  small intestine 
C)  pancreas 
D)  esophagus 
E)  stomach

Question 13

When nutrients enter the blood vessels from the small intestine, they are first transported to the:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​kidney. 
B)  ​liver. 
C)  ​cells throughout the body. 
D)  ​thoracic duct. 
E)  ​gallbladder. 
A)  ​kidney. 
B)  ​liver. 
C)  ​cells throughout the body. 
D)  ​thoracic duct. 
E)  ​gallbladder.

Explain what determines the rate of digestion of the energy nutrients.

Matching -pharynx

Chylomicrons contain the greatest proportion of:

Which of the following nutrients takes longest to digest?

The gallbladder:

Enzymes:

Explain the benefits of intestinal microflora to health.

One of the functions of the colon is to absorb:

Health and performance of the digestive system can be positively affected by:

Matching -esophagus

Segmentation begins when a bolus enters the esophagus.

Which organ does not contribute juices during digestion?

When nutrients enter the blood vessels from the small intestine, they are first transported to the:

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

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Exam 2: Digestion and Absorption

Explain what determines the rate of digestion of the energy nutrients.​

Matching -pharynx ​

​Chylomicrons contain the greatest proportion of:

Which of the following nutrients takes longest to digest?

The gallbladder:

​Enzymes:

Explain the benefits of intestinal microflora to health.​

One of the functions of the colon is to absorb:

Health and performance of the digestive system can be positively affected by:​

Matching -esophagus ​

​Segmentation begins when a bolus enters the esophagus.

Which organ does not contribute juices during digestion?

When nutrients enter the blood vessels from the small intestine, they are first transported to the:​

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

Explain what determines the rate of digestion of the energy nutrients.

Matching -pharynx

Chylomicrons contain the greatest proportion of:

Enzymes:

Explain the benefits of intestinal microflora to health.

Health and performance of the digestive system can be positively affected by:

Matching -esophagus

Segmentation begins when a bolus enters the esophagus.

When nutrients enter the blood vessels from the small intestine, they are first transported to the: