Question 1

Which type of cells form the lining of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal cells 
B)  enterocytes 
C)  chief cells 
D)  melanocytes 
A)  parietal cells 
B)  enterocytes 
C)  chief cells 
D)  melanocytes

Question 2

Constipation can be relieved by eating a high-fiber diet and staying well-hydrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the primary cause of peptic ulcers?

Accepted Answer

A)  stress 
B)  Helicobacter pylori 
C)  prolonged use of aspirin 
D)  eating too many spicy foods 
A)  stress 
B)  Helicobacter pylori 
C)  prolonged use of aspirin 
D)  eating too many spicy foods

Question 4

Often called the cell's powerhouse,the ribosome produces the energy molecule ATP from basic food components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is recommended to prevent symptoms of GERD?

Accepted Answer

A)  waiting at least 30 minutes after eating before lying down 
B)  eating 2 large meals a day 
C)  sleeping on a flat mattress without pillows 
D)  taking an antacid before eating a meal 
A)  waiting at least 30 minutes after eating before lying down 
B)  eating 2 large meals a day 
C)  sleeping on a flat mattress without pillows 
D)  taking an antacid before eating a meal

Question 6

A cell's mitochondria function to enclose the contents of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Reflux of gastric juice into the lower esophagus always causes heartburn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The nerves in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract are referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  peptic nervous system. 
B)  hepatic nervous system. 
C)  enteric nervous system. 
D)  gastric nervous system. 
A)  peptic nervous system. 
B)  hepatic nervous system. 
C)  enteric nervous system. 
D)  gastric nervous system.

Question 9

Colorectal cancer is

Accepted Answer

A)  almost always diagnosed at a late stage at which it is beyond treatment. 
B)  caused by consumption of a high-fiber diet. 
C)  the third most common cancer in men and women. 
D)  the least common cancer of the gastrointestinal tract. 
A)  almost always diagnosed at a late stage at which it is beyond treatment. 
B)  caused by consumption of a high-fiber diet. 
C)  the third most common cancer in men and women. 
D)  the least common cancer of the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 10

Vitamins and minerals are small enough to be absorbed without first being digested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A tissue is a grouping of similar cells that are joined together to form functional sheets or cords.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Tight rings of muscle that control the movement of food through the organs of the gastrointestinal tract are villi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The chemical environment of the stomach is

Accepted Answer

A)  very acidic. 
B)  nearly neutral. 
C)  slightly basic. 
D)  strongly alkaline. 
A)  very acidic. 
B)  nearly neutral. 
C)  slightly basic. 
D)  strongly alkaline.

Question 14

Bile is made in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  gallbladder. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  liver. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  gallbladder. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  liver.

Question 15

Which of the following foods or beverages is considered safe to consume when traveling to high-risk foreign destinations?

Accepted Answer

A)  ice made from tap water 
B)  coffee and tea 
C)  salads and lettuce 
D)  refrigerated shellfish 
A)  ice made from tap water 
B)  coffee and tea 
C)  salads and lettuce 
D)  refrigerated shellfish

Question 16

The enzyme pancreatic amylase continues the digestion of

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  protein. 
C)  fat. 
D)  vitamins. 
A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  protein. 
C)  fat. 
D)  vitamins.

Question 17

A crying infant who sheds so many tears he soaks his father's shirt is probably experiencing dehydration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed

Accepted Answer

A)  into the capillaries and transported in blood. 
B)  into the lymphatic system and transported in lymph. 
C)  directly across the stomach wall into the bloodstream. 
D)  directly by the portal vein and transported to the liver. 
A)  into the capillaries and transported in blood. 
B)  into the lymphatic system and transported in lymph. 
C)  directly across the stomach wall into the bloodstream. 
D)  directly by the portal vein and transported to the liver.

Question 19

The conversion of the mass of undigested material into feces occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  gallbladder. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  large intestine. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  gallbladder. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  large intestine.

Question 20

Overall,very little chemical digestion occurs in the mouth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Which type of cells form the lining of the small intestine?

Constipation can be relieved by eating a high-fiber diet and staying well-hydrated.

What is the primary cause of peptic ulcers?

Often called the cell's powerhouse,the ribosome produces the energy molecule ATP from basic food components.

Which of the following is recommended to prevent symptoms of GERD?

A cell's mitochondria function to enclose the contents of the cell.

Reflux of gastric juice into the lower esophagus always causes heartburn.

The nerves in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract are referred to as the

Colorectal cancer is

Vitamins and minerals are small enough to be absorbed without first being digested.

A tissue is a grouping of similar cells that are joined together to form functional sheets or cords.

Tight rings of muscle that control the movement of food through the organs of the gastrointestinal tract are villi.

The chemical environment of the stomach is

Bile is made in the

Which of the following foods or beverages is considered safe to consume when traveling to high-risk foreign destinations?

The enzyme pancreatic amylase continues the digestion of

A crying infant who sheds so many tears he soaks his father's shirt is probably experiencing dehydration.

Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed

The conversion of the mass of undigested material into feces occurs in the

Overall,very little chemical digestion occurs in the mouth.

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