Question 1

Antonio has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).To reduce his likelihood of developing heartburn,his physician recommended that he

Accepted Answer

A) decrease his intake of fruits and vegetables. 
B) increase his intake of solid fats. 
C) avoid overeating during meals. 
D) take a multivitamin/multimineral pill before meals. 
A) decrease his intake of fruits and vegetables. 
B) increase his intake of solid fats. 
C) avoid overeating during meals. 
D) take a multivitamin/multimineral pill before meals. C

Question 2

The ________ is important for transporting absorbed nutrients from the GI tract to the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) hepatic portal vein 
B) lacteal 
C) pinocytosis 
D) hepatic artery 
A) hepatic portal vein 
B) lacteal 
C) pinocytosis 
D) hepatic artery A

Question 3

Bernetta has an autoimmune disease that affects salivary glands.As a result of this condition,Bernetta

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A) has trouble swallowing. 
B) digests food too rapidly. 
C) cannot tolerate eating cold foods. 
D) develops numerous stomach ulcers. 
A) has trouble swallowing. 
B) digests food too rapidly. 
C) cannot tolerate eating cold foods. 
D) develops numerous stomach ulcers. A

Question 4

After being absorbed,most lipids undergo special processing before they enter

Accepted Answer

A) special cells lining the hepatic portal vein. 
B) lacteals within the villi. 
C) the gastroesophageal sphincter. 
D) chyme. 
A) special cells lining the hepatic portal vein. 
B) lacteals within the villi. 
C) the gastroesophageal sphincter. 
D) chyme.

Question 5

Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the intestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Cystic fibrosis 
B) Crohn's disease 
C) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D)  
D) Peptic ulcer 
A) Cystic fibrosis 
B) Crohn's disease 
C) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D)  
D) Peptic ulcer

Question 6

April is starting to train for hotdog eating contests.  She is curious about the maximum capacity of the stomach.  About what is believed to be the maximum capacity of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A) 16 cups 
B) 6 cups 
C) 10 cups 
D) 13 cups 
A) 16 cups 
B) 6 cups 
C) 10 cups 
D) 13 cups

Question 7

Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Lucia's three-year old daughter has been vomiting frequently over the past two hours and she is worried.  Lucia is trying to decide whether or not to contact her daughter's pediatrician.  Which of the following would be reasons to contact the pediatrician's office?

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A) All of the choices are correct. 
B) Vomiting lasting longer than a few hours 
C) Fever 
D) Severe abdominal pain 
A) All of the choices are correct. 
B) Vomiting lasting longer than a few hours 
C) Fever 
D) Severe abdominal pain

Question 9

The ________ sphincter is located between the stomach and small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) pyloric 
B) lower esophageal 
C) upper esophageal 
D) ileocecal 
A) pyloric 
B) lower esophageal 
C) upper esophageal 
D) ileocecal

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The gallbladder makes bile and stores the compound in the liver. 
B) Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children. 
C) Foods that taste bitter are generally good energy sources because of their high carbohydrate contents. 
D) Segmentation enables chyme to move through the esophagus. 
A) The gallbladder makes bile and stores the compound in the liver. 
B) Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children. 
C) Foods that taste bitter are generally good energy sources because of their high carbohydrate contents. 
D) Segmentation enables chyme to move through the esophagus.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about Dumping Syndrome is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Dumping Syndrome results in chyme staying in the stomach too long,rather than moving into the small intestine. 
B) Dumping Syndrome may result in symptoms such as nausea,sweating,and rapid heart rate. 
C) Dumping Syndrome often occurs following surgery of the esophagus or stomach,including bariatric surgery. 
D) A person experiencing Dumping Syndrome may be advised to eat smaller meals to manage the symptoms associated with the syndrome. 
A) Dumping Syndrome results in chyme staying in the stomach too long,rather than moving into the small intestine. 
B) Dumping Syndrome may result in symptoms such as nausea,sweating,and rapid heart rate. 
C) Dumping Syndrome often occurs following surgery of the esophagus or stomach,including bariatric surgery. 
D) A person experiencing Dumping Syndrome may be advised to eat smaller meals to manage the symptoms associated with the syndrome.

Question 12

Leonard has a disease that causes his lacteals to become blocked.Based on this information,his

Accepted Answer

A) ability to digest proteins is reduced. 
B) intestinal tract does not absorb much fat. 
C) lumen does not allow chyme to enter the small intestine. 
D) hepatic portal vein can rupture. 
A) ability to digest proteins is reduced. 
B) intestinal tract does not absorb much fat. 
C) lumen does not allow chyme to enter the small intestine. 
D) hepatic portal vein can rupture.

Question 13

Which of the following cells of the large intestine secrete mucus?

Accepted Answer

A) Goblet cells 
B) Parietal cells 
C) Chief cells 
D) Pancreatic cells 
A) Goblet cells 
B) Parietal cells 
C) Chief cells 
D) Pancreatic cells

Question 14

Amanda is a three-year old who has a condition that is characterized by the inability of her pancreas to produce cholecystokinin.Based on this information,she

Accepted Answer

A) has difficulty digesting food. 
B) is heavier than average for her height. 
C) is taller than most children who are her age. 
D) absorbs higher than normal amounts of micronutrients. 
A) has difficulty digesting food. 
B) is heavier than average for her height. 
C) is taller than most children who are her age. 
D) absorbs higher than normal amounts of micronutrients.

Question 15

Salivary glands secrete amylase,an enzyme that enables a minor amount of ________ to be digested in the mouth.

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol 
B) starch 
C) water 
D) protein 
A) alcohol 
B) starch 
C) water 
D) protein

Question 16

The enzyme ________ breaks the disaccharide maltose into its two molecules of glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) maltase 
B) sucrase 
C) amylase 
D) lipase 
A) maltase 
B) sucrase 
C) amylase 
D) lipase

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of mechanical digestion in the GI tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Chewing food up into smaller pieces in the mouth 
B) Salivary amylase breaking down starch in the mouth 
C) Pancreatic lipase breaking down fat in the small intestine 
D) Gastrin stimulating HCl production in the stomach 
A) Chewing food up into smaller pieces in the mouth 
B) Salivary amylase breaking down starch in the mouth 
C) Pancreatic lipase breaking down fat in the small intestine 
D) Gastrin stimulating HCl production in the stomach

Question 18

Live microorganisms that help control the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the large intestine are known as prebiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Tyler smokes cigarettes,drinks excess alcohol,and takes aspirin regularly to treat his headaches.Based on this information,Tyler has a high risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A) cystic fibrosis. 
B) peptic ulcers. 
C) irritable bowel syndrome. 
D) chronic constipation. 
A) cystic fibrosis. 
B) peptic ulcers. 
C) irritable bowel syndrome. 
D) chronic constipation.

Question 20

The lining of the small intestine is covered with ________,tiny,finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

Accepted Answer

A) villi 
B) arteries 
C) neurons 
D) lacteals 
A) villi 
B) arteries 
C) neurons 
D) lacteals

Antonio has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).To reduce his likelihood of developing heartburn,his physician recommended that he

The ________ is important for transporting absorbed nutrients from the GI tract to the liver.

Bernetta has an autoimmune disease that affects salivary glands.As a result of this condition,Bernetta

After being absorbed,most lipids undergo special processing before they enter

Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the intestinal tract?

April is starting to train for hotdog eating contests. She is curious about the maximum capacity of the stomach. About what is believed to be the maximum capacity of the stomach?

Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

Lucia's three-year old daughter has been vomiting frequently over the past two hours and she is worried. Lucia is trying to decide whether or not to contact her daughter's pediatrician. Which of the following would be reasons to contact the pediatrician's office?

The ________ sphincter is located between the stomach and small intestine.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements about Dumping Syndrome is false?

Leonard has a disease that causes his lacteals to become blocked.Based on this information,his

Which of the following cells of the large intestine secrete mucus?

Amanda is a three-year old who has a condition that is characterized by the inability of her pancreas to produce cholecystokinin.Based on this information,she

Salivary glands secrete amylase,an enzyme that enables a minor amount of ________ to be digested in the mouth.

The enzyme ________ breaks the disaccharide maltose into its two molecules of glucose.

Which of the following is an example of mechanical digestion in the GI tract?

Live microorganisms that help control the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the large intestine are known as prebiotics.

Tyler smokes cigarettes,drinks excess alcohol,and takes aspirin regularly to treat his headaches.Based on this information,Tyler has a high risk of developing

The lining of the small intestine is covered with ________,tiny,finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

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Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

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Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

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Exam 4: Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Antonio has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).To reduce his likelihood of developing heartburn,his physician recommended that he

The ________ is important for transporting absorbed nutrients from the GI tract to the liver.

Bernetta has an autoimmune disease that affects salivary glands.As a result of this condition,Bernetta

After being absorbed,most lipids undergo special processing before they enter

Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the intestinal tract?

April is starting to train for hotdog eating contests. She is curious about the maximum capacity of the stomach. About what is believed to be the maximum capacity of the stomach?

Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

Lucia's three-year old daughter has been vomiting frequently over the past two hours and she is worried. Lucia is trying to decide whether or not to contact her daughter's pediatrician. Which of the following would be reasons to contact the pediatrician's office?

The ________ sphincter is located between the stomach and small intestine.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements about Dumping Syndrome is false?

Leonard has a disease that causes his lacteals to become blocked.Based on this information,his

Which of the following cells of the large intestine secrete mucus?

Amanda is a three-year old who has a condition that is characterized by the inability of her pancreas to produce cholecystokinin.Based on this information,she

Salivary glands secrete amylase,an enzyme that enables a minor amount of ________ to be digested in the mouth.

The enzyme ________ breaks the disaccharide maltose into its two molecules of glucose.

Which of the following is an example of mechanical digestion in the GI tract?

Live microorganisms that help control the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the large intestine are known as prebiotics.

Tyler smokes cigarettes,drinks excess alcohol,and takes aspirin regularly to treat his headaches.Based on this information,Tyler has a high risk of developing

The lining of the small intestine is covered with ________,tiny,finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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