Exam 2: The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

In the first week of a backpacking trip, Seth came down with dysentery. Which symptom indicates that he should contact a physician immediately for treatment?

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Question 41

The state in which a person has a physiologic need for food but no appetite is known as

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Question 42

Salivary amylase is a(n)

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Question 43

The primary organ producing the sensation of hunger is the stomach.

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Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a component of the gastric juices?

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Question 45

Proteins that induce chemical changes to speed up body processes are called

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Question 46

What condition occurs when hydrochloric acid and pepsin erode a part of the GI tract?

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Question 47

Most instances of constipation are caused by intestinal bacteria.

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Question 48

The region of the forebrain where physiological signals are translated into thirst and hunger messages is the

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Question 49

What is the term that describes the process by which the foods we eat are broken down into smaller components by either mechanical or chemical means?

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Question 50

One appetizing and safe alternative to barley for people with celiac disease is

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Question 51

Describe the symptoms and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

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Question 52

In contrast to hunger, appetite is triggered by

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Question 53

The brush border is a term that describes the microvilli of the large intestine's lining.

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Question 54

Define peristalsis and identify where it occurs in the GI tract. Explain how disruptions to this process can lead to GER, diarrhea, constipation, and IBS.

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Question 55

What roles do the hormones insulin and glucagon play in signaling hunger?

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Question 56

In which organelle is the cell's DNA located?

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Question 57

The small intestine is the longest portion of the human GI tract.

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Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a role that the liver plays in digestion and absorption of nutrients?

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Question 59

What is the name of the sphincter that separates the esophagus and the stomach?

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In the first week of a backpacking trip, Seth came down with dysentery. Which symptom indicates that he should contact a physician immediately for treatment?

The state in which a person has a physiologic need for food but no appetite is known as

Salivary amylase is a(n)

The primary organ producing the sensation of hunger is the stomach.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the gastric juices?

Proteins that induce chemical changes to speed up body processes are called

What condition occurs when hydrochloric acid and pepsin erode a part of the GI tract?

Most instances of constipation are caused by intestinal bacteria.

The region of the forebrain where physiological signals are translated into thirst and hunger messages is the

What is the term that describes the process by which the foods we eat are broken down into smaller components by either mechanical or chemical means?

One appetizing and safe alternative to barley for people with celiac disease is

Describe the symptoms and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

In contrast to hunger, appetite is triggered by

The brush border is a term that describes the microvilli of the large intestine's lining.

Define peristalsis and identify where it occurs in the GI tract. Explain how disruptions to this process can lead to GER, diarrhea, constipation, and IBS.

What roles do the hormones insulin and glucagon play in signaling hunger?

In which organelle is the cell's DNA located?

The small intestine is the longest portion of the human GI tract.

Which of the following is NOT a role that the liver plays in digestion and absorption of nutrients?

What is the name of the sphincter that separates the esophagus and the stomach?

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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