Question 1

Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment approach for someone suffering from GERD?

Accepted Answer

A) surgical removal of the gallbladder 
B) omission of all lactose foods 
C) antibiotic therapy 
D) weight loss and smoking cessation 
A) surgical removal of the gallbladder 
B) omission of all lactose foods 
C) antibiotic therapy 
D) weight loss and smoking cessation

Question 2

At a birthday party,Sam eats a chocolate chip cookie with peanuts.Within minutes,he has trouble breathing,his blood pressure plummets,and he has to be rushed to the hospital for treatment.Which condition is the MOST likely cause of his symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) celiac disease 
B) gastroesophageal reflux disease 
C) gluten intolerance 
D) peanut allergy 
A) celiac disease 
B) gastroesophageal reflux disease 
C) gluten intolerance 
D) peanut allergy

Question 3

The majority of nutrient absorption takes place in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Untreated diarrhea can be fatal in young children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Driven by a concentration gradient,lipids are absorbed through the process of:

Accepted Answer

A) passive diffusion. 
B) facilitated diffusion. 
C) active transport. 
D) endocytosis. 
A) passive diffusion. 
B) facilitated diffusion. 
C) active transport. 
D) endocytosis.

Question 6

Foods containing carbohydrates have the highest satiety value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hydrochloric acid (HCl)is secreted by which cells in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A) enterocytes 
B) mucus neck cells 
C) chief cells 
D) parietal cells 
A) enterocytes 
B) mucus neck cells 
C) chief cells 
D) parietal cells

Question 8

Intrinsic factor is secreted by the parietal cells of the stomach and is necessary for absorption of which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A) B₁₂ 
B) B₃ 
C) folate 
D) K 
A) B₁₂ 
B) B₃ 
C) folate 
D) K

Question 9

Proteases are enzymes that help digest proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Individuals with celiac disease must omit all sources of shellfish from their diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The symptoms of food intolerance and food allergies can be similar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A bolus travels from the mouth to the stomach via the:

Accepted Answer

A) trachea. 
B) nasal sinuses. 
C) esophagus. 
D) epiglottis. 
A) trachea. 
B) nasal sinuses. 
C) esophagus. 
D) epiglottis.

Question 13

Proteins that act to speed up body processes,but are NOT changed in the process,are called:

Accepted Answer

A) hormones. 
B) peptides. 
C) enzymes. 
D) chyme. 
A) hormones. 
B) peptides. 
C) enzymes. 
D) chyme.

Question 14

Responding to the presence of protein and fat in our meal,cholecystokinin (CCK)signals the gallbladder to release a substance called:

Accepted Answer

A) lipase. 
B) pepsin. 
C) chyme. 
D) bile. 
A) lipase. 
B) pepsin. 
C) chyme. 
D) bile.

Question 15

Immediately after absorption,what circulatory system carries most of the fat-soluble nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) vascular 
B) mesenteric 
C) lymphatic 
D) enterohepatic 
A) vascular 
B) mesenteric 
C) lymphatic 
D) enterohepatic

Question 16

Which snack will have the highest satiety value,assuming the Calories and relative size are similar?

Accepted Answer

A) a slice of whole-grain bread 
B) a piece of cheese 
C) a serving of apple sauce 
D) a glass of grape juice 
A) a slice of whole-grain bread 
B) a piece of cheese 
C) a serving of apple sauce 
D) a glass of grape juice

Question 17

During digestion,hydrochloric acid (HCl)produced in the stomach begins the process of:

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate digestion. 
B) denaturing proteins. 
C) fat emulsification. 
D) neutralizing acidic chyme. 
A) carbohydrate digestion. 
B) denaturing proteins. 
C) fat emulsification. 
D) neutralizing acidic chyme.

Question 18

Chyme remains in the stomach for at least 2 hours because:

Accepted Answer

A) it must be converted to a much less acidic pH before entering the duodenum. 
B) the ileocecal valve is too small to pass it all at once. 
C) the small intestine can hold only a small fraction of the stomach volume at a time. 
D) moving food into the small intestine too quickly can lead to an ulcer. 
A) it must be converted to a much less acidic pH before entering the duodenum. 
B) the ileocecal valve is too small to pass it all at once. 
C) the small intestine can hold only a small fraction of the stomach volume at a time. 
D) moving food into the small intestine too quickly can lead to an ulcer.

Question 19

Satiation is the sensation of feeling hunger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Compare and contrast hunger and appetite.

Accepted Answer

Hunger and appetite are related but dist

Exam 3: The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment approach for someone suffering from GERD?

At a birthday party,Sam eats a chocolate chip cookie with peanuts.Within minutes,he has trouble breathing,his blood pressure plummets,and he has to be rushed to the hospital for treatment.Which condition is the MOST likely cause of his symptoms?

The majority of nutrient absorption takes place in the stomach.

Untreated diarrhea can be fatal in young children.

Driven by a concentration gradient,lipids are absorbed through the process of:

Foods containing carbohydrates have the highest satiety value.

Hydrochloric acid (HCl)is secreted by which cells in the stomach?

Intrinsic factor is secreted by the parietal cells of the stomach and is necessary for absorption of which vitamin?

Proteases are enzymes that help digest proteins.

Individuals with celiac disease must omit all sources of shellfish from their diets.

The symptoms of food intolerance and food allergies can be similar.

A bolus travels from the mouth to the stomach via the:

Proteins that act to speed up body processes,but are NOT changed in the process,are called:

Responding to the presence of protein and fat in our meal,cholecystokinin (CCK)signals the gallbladder to release a substance called:

Immediately after absorption,what circulatory system carries most of the fat-soluble nutrients?

Which snack will have the highest satiety value,assuming the Calories and relative size are similar?

During digestion,hydrochloric acid (HCl)produced in the stomach begins the process of:

Chyme remains in the stomach for at least 2 hours because:

Satiation is the sensation of feeling hunger.

Compare and contrast hunger and appetite.

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Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Phytochemicals

Disordered Eating

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function and Vision

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Consumer Issues: Food Safety, Production, and Impact on the Environment

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: The Later Years

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