Question 1

Provide four suggestions for someone who commonly develops constipation.

Accepted Answer

1. Increase fiber intake: Consuming more

Question 2

At the beginning of a meal, the hormone _______ is secreted from the stomach; this hormone controls the release of _______.

Accepted Answer

A) pepsinogen; pepsin 
B) gastrin; HCl 
C) bile; lipase 
D) cholecystokinin; pancreatic enzymes 
A) pepsinogen; pepsin 
B) gastrin; HCl 
C) bile; lipase 
D) cholecystokinin; pancreatic enzymes

Question 3

Removal of the gallbladder prevents normal digestion and absorption of dietary fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The breakdown of dietary starch to glucose in the small intestine is considered ________.

Accepted Answer

A) metabolism 
B) hormonal action 
C) digestion 
D) absorption 
A) metabolism 
B) hormonal action 
C) digestion 
D) absorption

Question 5

The glycocalyx of the small intestine consists of hair-like projections that cover the microvilli of the absorptive cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Muscular waves in the stomach mix and churn the contents of a meal with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) bile 
B) gastric juices 
C) pancreatic juices 
D) sodium bicarbonate 
A) bile 
B) gastric juices 
C) pancreatic juices 
D) sodium bicarbonate

Question 7

The 4 primary types of tissue are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous 
B) gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, muscle, and immune 
C) gastrointestinal, endocrine, nervous, and cardiovascular 
D) skeletal, muscle, endocrine, and cardiovascular 
A) epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous 
B) gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, muscle, and immune 
C) gastrointestinal, endocrine, nervous, and cardiovascular 
D) skeletal, muscle, endocrine, and cardiovascular

Question 8

The major function(s) of the stomach are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, especially starch 
B) the digestion and absorption of alcohol 
C) to mix ingested foods with gastric juices to form chyme 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, especially starch 
B) the digestion and absorption of alcohol 
C) to mix ingested foods with gastric juices to form chyme 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 9

The ______ layer of the GI tract wall contains glands, blood vessels, and nerves, whereas the ________ layer is the outermost layer that protects the GI tract.

Accepted Answer

A) mucosa; muscle 
B) serosa; submucosa 
C) submucosa; muscle 
D) submucosa; serosa 
A) mucosa; muscle 
B) serosa; submucosa 
C) submucosa; muscle 
D) submucosa; serosa

Question 10

The life span of absorptive cells in the villi is approximately ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 24 hours 
B) 2 to 5 days 
C) 8 to 10 days 
D) 4 to 6 weeks 
A) 24 hours 
B) 2 to 5 days 
C) 8 to 10 days 
D) 4 to 6 weeks

Question 11

A sensible idea for preventing constipation is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) use a laxative when needed 
B) decrease fluid intake 
C) include more white bread, white rice, and ice cream in the diet 
D) include more whole grain breads, beans, and apples in the diet 
A) use a laxative when needed 
B) decrease fluid intake 
C) include more white bread, white rice, and ice cream in the diet 
D) include more whole grain breads, beans, and apples in the diet

Question 12

Rotavirus infection causes ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stomach blockage and severe pain 
B) inflammation of the pancreas and severe pain 
C) severe diarrhea and dehydration 
D) peptic ulcer formation 
A) stomach blockage and severe pain 
B) inflammation of the pancreas and severe pain 
C) severe diarrhea and dehydration 
D) peptic ulcer formation

Question 13

Oral rehydration therapy, used to treat diarrhea in infants and children, consists of a solution of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) protein in water 
B) antibiotics in water 
C) sodium, potassium, chloride, and glucose in water 
D) vitamins in water 
A) protein in water 
B) antibiotics in water 
C) sodium, potassium, chloride, and glucose in water 
D) vitamins in water

Question 14

Which of the following nutrients may be absorbed by the colon?

Accepted Answer

A) Minerals, such as sodium and potassium 
B) Some vitamins synthesized by bacteria 
C) Short-chain fatty acids 
D) Water 
E) All of these answers are correct 
A) Minerals, such as sodium and potassium 
B) Some vitamins synthesized by bacteria 
C) Short-chain fatty acids 
D) Water 
E) All of these answers are correct

Question 15

A good way to treat mild constipation is to consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber each day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Secretions from the pancreas include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) HCl and digestive enzymes 
B) sodium bicarbonate and digestive enzymes 
C) cholecystokinin and sodium bicarbonate 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) HCl and digestive enzymes 
B) sodium bicarbonate and digestive enzymes 
C) cholecystokinin and sodium bicarbonate 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 17

Describe 2 measures that can help prevent deadly diarrhea in developing countries.

Accepted Answer

1. Access to clean water and sanitation:

Question 18

Much of the digestion that occurs in the large intestine is caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) lipase 
B) pepsin 
C) saliva 
D) bacteria 
A) lipase 
B) pepsin 
C) saliva 
D) bacteria

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an enzyme?

Accepted Answer

A) Sucrase 
B) Bile 
C) Pepsin 
D) Lipase 
A) Sucrase 
B) Bile 
C) Pepsin 
D) Lipase

Question 20

Diarrhea is most often caused by bacterial or viral infection of the GI tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Provide four suggestions for someone who commonly develops constipation.

At the beginning of a meal, the hormone _ is secreted from the stomach; this hormone controls the release of _.

Removal of the gallbladder prevents normal digestion and absorption of dietary fat.

The breakdown of dietary starch to glucose in the small intestine is considered ________.

The glycocalyx of the small intestine consists of hair-like projections that cover the microvilli of the absorptive cells.

Muscular waves in the stomach mix and churn the contents of a meal with ________.

The 4 primary types of tissue are ________.

The major function(s) of the stomach are ________.

The layer of the GI tract wall contains glands, blood vessels, and nerves, whereas the __ layer is the outermost layer that protects the GI tract.

The life span of absorptive cells in the villi is approximately ________.

A sensible idea for preventing constipation is to ________.

Rotavirus infection causes ________.

Oral rehydration therapy, used to treat diarrhea in infants and children, consists of a solution of ________.

Which of the following nutrients may be absorbed by the colon?

A good way to treat mild constipation is to consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber each day.

Secretions from the pancreas include ________.

Describe 2 measures that can help prevent deadly diarrhea in developing countries.

Much of the digestion that occurs in the large intestine is caused by ________.

Which of the following is NOT an enzyme?

Diarrhea is most often caused by bacterial or viral infection of the GI tract.

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Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

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Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

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Exam 4: Human Digestion and Absorption

Provide four suggestions for someone who commonly develops constipation.

At the beginning of a meal, the hormone _______ is secreted from the stomach; this hormone controls the release of _______.

Removal of the gallbladder prevents normal digestion and absorption of dietary fat.

The breakdown of dietary starch to glucose in the small intestine is considered ________.

The glycocalyx of the small intestine consists of hair-like projections that cover the microvilli of the absorptive cells.

Muscular waves in the stomach mix and churn the contents of a meal with ________.

The 4 primary types of tissue are ________.

The major function(s) of the stomach are ________.

The ______ layer of the GI tract wall contains glands, blood vessels, and nerves, whereas the ________ layer is the outermost layer that protects the GI tract.

The life span of absorptive cells in the villi is approximately ________.

A sensible idea for preventing constipation is to ________.

Rotavirus infection causes ________.

Oral rehydration therapy, used to treat diarrhea in infants and children, consists of a solution of ________.

Which of the following nutrients may be absorbed by the colon?

A good way to treat mild constipation is to consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber each day.

Secretions from the pancreas include ________.

Describe 2 measures that can help prevent deadly diarrhea in developing countries.

Much of the digestion that occurs in the large intestine is caused by ________.

Which of the following is NOT an enzyme?

Diarrhea is most often caused by bacterial or viral infection of the GI tract.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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At the beginning of a meal, the hormone _ is secreted from the stomach; this hormone controls the release of _.

The layer of the GI tract wall contains glands, blood vessels, and nerves, whereas the __ layer is the outermost layer that protects the GI tract.