Question 1

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 2

Which of the following organs is NOT part of the gastrointestinal organ system?

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas 
B)  small intestine 
C)  kidneys 
D)  liver 
A)  pancreas 
B)  small intestine 
C)  kidneys 
D)  liver

Question 3

Gluten is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  a protein found in wheat and related grains. 
B)  a carbohydrate found in wheat and related grains. 
C)  a substance found in wheat and related grains that causes irritable bowel disease. 
D)  a medication used to treat celiac disease. 
A)  a protein found in wheat and related grains. 
B)  a carbohydrate found in wheat and related grains. 
C)  a substance found in wheat and related grains that causes irritable bowel disease. 
D)  a medication used to treat celiac disease.

Question 4

Villi are found mainly in the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The stomach can absorb

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins or amino acids. 
B)  sugars, such as lactose. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  nothing. 
A)  proteins or amino acids. 
B)  sugars, such as lactose. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  nothing.

Question 6

The main function of the liver in the digestive system is

Accepted Answer

A)  producing enzymes for digestion of protein, fat, and carbohydrate. 
B)  producing the hormones that regulate digestion and absorption. 
C)  producing bile for fat digestion and absorption. 
D)  distributing nutrients to the gastrointestinal tract. 
A)  producing enzymes for digestion of protein, fat, and carbohydrate. 
B)  producing the hormones that regulate digestion and absorption. 
C)  producing bile for fat digestion and absorption. 
D)  distributing nutrients to the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 7

Outline the interactions between key hormones,enzymes,and nutrient digestion.

Accepted Answer

The interactions between key hormones, e

Question 8

Human digestion of food begins in the _______,where the enzyme _____ breaks down a small amount of starch.

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth; amylase 
B)  stomach; pepsin 
C)  small intestine; amylase 
D)  mouth; lipase 
A)  mouth; amylase 
B)  stomach; pepsin 
C)  small intestine; amylase 
D)  mouth; lipase

Question 9

The absorptive process that requires energy in the form of ATP is

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitated diffusion. 
B)  active absorption. 
C)  enterohepatic circulation. 
D)  the lymphatic system. 
A)  facilitated diffusion. 
B)  active absorption. 
C)  enterohepatic circulation. 
D)  the lymphatic system.

Question 10

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 11

The lower esophageal sphincter is located between the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach and esophagus. 
B)  stomach and duodenum. 
C)  ileum and the cecum. 
D)  sigmoid colon and the anus. 
A)  stomach and esophagus. 
B)  stomach and duodenum. 
C)  ileum and the cecum. 
D)  sigmoid colon and the anus.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

An example of a probiotic is

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria in yogurt. 
B)  fiber in whole wheat bread. 
C)  calcium in milk. 
D)  digestible carbohydrates in bananas. 
A)  bacteria in yogurt. 
B)  fiber in whole wheat bread. 
C)  calcium in milk. 
D)  digestible carbohydrates in bananas.

Question 15

Gastrin,secretin,CCK,and gastric inhibitory peptide are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  enzymes. 
B)  hormones. 
C)  active absorption. 
D)  None of these choices are accurate. 
A)  enzymes. 
B)  hormones. 
C)  active absorption. 
D)  None of these choices are accurate.

Question 16

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 17

Fiber and starches not digested in the small intestine may be fermented by bacteria in the large intestine to form

Accepted Answer

A)  short-chain fatty acids and flatus. 
B)  long-chain fatty acids and bile. 
C)  short- and long-chain fatty acids. 
D)  simple sugars and flatus. 
A)  short-chain fatty acids and flatus. 
B)  long-chain fatty acids and bile. 
C)  short- and long-chain fatty acids. 
D)  simple sugars and flatus.

Question 18

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 19

Provide four suggestions for someone who commonly develops constipation.

Accepted Answer

1. Increase fiber intake: Consuming more

Question 20

Insufficient production of bile is mostly likely to impair absorption of

Accepted Answer

A)  starch 
B)  fat 
C)  protein 
D)  sugars 
A)  starch 
B)  fat 
C)  protein 
D)  sugars

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

Which of the following organs is NOT part of the gastrointestinal organ system?

Gluten is best described as

Villi are found mainly in the

The stomach can absorb

The main function of the liver in the digestive system is

Outline the interactions between key hormones,enzymes,and nutrient digestion.

Human digestion of food begins in the ___,where the enzyme _ breaks down a small amount of starch.

The absorptive process that requires energy in the form of ATP is

A sensible idea for preventing constipation is to

The lower esophageal sphincter is located between the

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

The major function(s)of the stomach are

An example of a probiotic is

Gastrin,secretin,CCK,and gastric inhibitory peptide are examples of

Rotavirus infection causes

Fiber and starches not digested in the small intestine may be fermented by bacteria in the large intestine to form

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

Provide four suggestions for someone who commonly develops constipation.

Insufficient production of bile is mostly likely to impair absorption of

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

Which of the following organs is NOT part of the gastrointestinal organ system?

Gluten is best described as

Villi are found mainly in the

The stomach can absorb

The main function of the liver in the digestive system is

Outline the interactions between key hormones,enzymes,and nutrient digestion.

Human digestion of food begins in the _______,where the enzyme _____ breaks down a small amount of starch.

The absorptive process that requires energy in the form of ATP is

A sensible idea for preventing constipation is to

The lower esophageal sphincter is located between the

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

The major function(s)of the stomach are

An example of a probiotic is

Gastrin,secretin,CCK,and gastric inhibitory peptide are examples of

Rotavirus infection causes

Fiber and starches not digested in the small intestine may be fermented by bacteria in the large intestine to form

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

Provide four suggestions for someone who commonly develops constipation.

Insufficient production of bile is mostly likely to impair absorption of

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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Human digestion of food begins in the ___,where the enzyme _ breaks down a small amount of starch.