Question 1

The lining of the stomach and intestine is protected from strong acid by

Accepted Answer

A)  pepsinogen. 
B)  bile. 
C)  mucus. 
D)  the presence of food. 
A)  pepsinogen. 
B)  bile. 
C)  mucus. 
D)  the presence of food.

Question 2

After eating fried chicken the end products from the digestion of fat include

Accepted Answer

A)  glycerol and fatty acids. 
B)  glucose and fatty acids. 
C)  amino acids and dipeptides. 
D)  cholesterol and glycerol. 
A)  glycerol and fatty acids. 
B)  glucose and fatty acids. 
C)  amino acids and dipeptides. 
D)  cholesterol and glycerol.

Question 3

The surface of the intestinal wall has mucosal folds,villi,and microvilli to

Accepted Answer

A)  aid in peristalsis. 
B)  increase the surface area for absorption. 
C)  decrease the surface area for absorption. 
D)  increase the number of enzyme-secreting cells. 
A)  aid in peristalsis. 
B)  increase the surface area for absorption. 
C)  decrease the surface area for absorption. 
D)  increase the number of enzyme-secreting cells.

Question 4

The sum total of all the chemical changes that an organism performs to maintain its life and produce energy is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism. 
B)  digestion. 
C)  absorption. 
D)  respiration. 
A)  metabolism. 
B)  digestion. 
C)  absorption. 
D)  respiration.

Question 5

The process of digestion involves _____ and _____ actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  thermal, chemical 
B)  chemical, electrical 
C)  mechanical, chemical 
D)  mechanical, thermal 
A)  thermal, chemical 
B)  chemical, electrical 
C)  mechanical, chemical 
D)  mechanical, thermal

Question 6

One type of movement in the small intestine is

Accepted Answer

A)  mastication. 
B)  segmentation. 
C)  kinetic propulsion. 
D)  expulsion. 
A)  mastication. 
B)  segmentation. 
C)  kinetic propulsion. 
D)  expulsion.

Question 7

The hormone that stimulates the pancreas to release its secretions is

Accepted Answer

A)  gastrin. 
B)  enterogastrone. 
C)  cholecystokinin. 
D)  secretin. 
A)  gastrin. 
B)  enterogastrone. 
C)  cholecystokinin. 
D)  secretin.

Question 8

Gas formation in the colon is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  ingestion of certain foods. 
B)  ingestion of too much water. 
C)  inadequate ingestion of fiber. 
D)  bacterial action on undigested items. 
A)  ingestion of certain foods. 
B)  ingestion of too much water. 
C)  inadequate ingestion of fiber. 
D)  bacterial action on undigested items.

Question 9

After ingested food is mixed and churned with gastric secretions,the semifluid mass is called

Accepted Answer

A)  chyle. 
B)  chyme. 
C)  renin. 
D)  bolus. 
A)  chyle. 
B)  chyme. 
C)  renin. 
D)  bolus.

Question 10

The rhythmic contractions of the stomach and intestine that propel food along are called

Accepted Answer

A)  segmentation. 
B)  peristalsis. 
C)  cardiospasm. 
D)  pendular movements. 
A)  segmentation. 
B)  peristalsis. 
C)  cardiospasm. 
D)  pendular movements.

The lining of the stomach and intestine is protected from strong acid by

After eating fried chicken the end products from the digestion of fat include

The surface of the intestinal wall has mucosal folds,villi,and microvilli to

The sum total of all the chemical changes that an organism performs to maintain its life and produce energy is the result of

The process of digestion involves _ and _ actions.

One type of movement in the small intestine is

The hormone that stimulates the pancreas to release its secretions is

Gas formation in the colon is the result of

After ingested food is mixed and churned with gastric secretions,the semifluid mass is called

The rhythmic contractions of the stomach and intestine that propel food along are called

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Exam 5: Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

The lining of the stomach and intestine is protected from strong acid by

After eating fried chicken the end products from the digestion of fat include

The surface of the intestinal wall has mucosal folds,villi,and microvilli to

The sum total of all the chemical changes that an organism performs to maintain its life and produce energy is the result of

The process of digestion involves _____ and _____ actions.

One type of movement in the small intestine is

The hormone that stimulates the pancreas to release its secretions is

Gas formation in the colon is the result of

After ingested food is mixed and churned with gastric secretions,the semifluid mass is called

The rhythmic contractions of the stomach and intestine that propel food along are called

Food, Nutrition, and Health

Carbohydrates

Fats

Proteins

Energy Balance

Vitamins

Minerals

Water Balance

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition in Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition for Adults: the Early, Middle, and Later Years

Community Food Supply and Health

Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

Weight Management

Nutrition and Physical Fitness

Nutrition Care

Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems

Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension

Diabetes Mellitus

Kidney Disease

Surgery and Nutrition Support

Nutrition Support in Cancer and Aids

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The process of digestion involves _ and _ actions.