Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The pyloric sphincter controls the rate at which chyme enters the small intestine. 
B) The esophagus is the muscular valve that connects the stomach to the small intestine. 
C) The colon is the major site of nutrient absorption in the human digestive system. 
D) Lean people have a higher risk of gallstones than fat people. 
A) The pyloric sphincter controls the rate at which chyme enters the small intestine. 
B) The esophagus is the muscular valve that connects the stomach to the small intestine. 
C) The colon is the major site of nutrient absorption in the human digestive system. 
D) Lean people have a higher risk of gallstones than fat people. A

Question 2

The primary function of the respiratory system is the

Accepted Answer

A) production of red blood cells. 
B) transmission of nervous impulses. 
C) destruction of toxic metabolic by-products. 
D) exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. 
A) production of red blood cells. 
B) transmission of nervous impulses. 
C) destruction of toxic metabolic by-products. 
D) exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. D

Question 3

Chyme moves from the stomach into the

Accepted Answer

A) ileum. 
B) colon. 
C) duodenum. 
D) jejunum. 
A) ileum. 
B) colon. 
C) duodenum. 
D) jejunum. C

Question 4

Coretta has chronic heartburn.To reduce her risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),her physician recommended that she

Accepted Answer

A) lie down after meals. 
B) snack on peppermint candy in between meals. 
C) eat dark chocolate for dessert. 
D) lose excess body fat. 
A) lie down after meals. 
B) snack on peppermint candy in between meals. 
C) eat dark chocolate for dessert. 
D) lose excess body fat.

Question 5

Salivary glands secrete an enzyme that enables a minor amount of _____ to be digested in the mouth.

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol 
B) starch 
C) water 
D) protein 
A) alcohol 
B) starch 
C) water 
D) protein

Question 6

Last night,Sara ate French fries,fried fish,and creamy cole slaw.For dessert,she had a chocolate milk shake.About an hour after eating this food,she suddenly complained of severe abdominal pain.Based on this information,Sara probably has

Accepted Answer

A) colitis. 
B) aneurysms. 
C) constipation. 
D) gallstones. 
A) colitis. 
B) aneurysms. 
C) constipation. 
D) gallstones.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Acid reflux often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly. 
B) A thin layer of chyme protects the lining of the digestive tract from being broken down by enzymes. 
C) Hydrochloric acid (HCl)begins the partial digestion of fats in the small intestine. 
D) The body needs more time to digest a high-carbohydrate meal than a high-fat meal. 
A) Acid reflux often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly. 
B) A thin layer of chyme protects the lining of the digestive tract from being broken down by enzymes. 
C) Hydrochloric acid (HCl)begins the partial digestion of fats in the small intestine. 
D) The body needs more time to digest a high-carbohydrate meal than a high-fat meal.

Question 8

Devon has a rare condition characterized by the lack of saliva-producing cells.Based on this information,Devon probably

Accepted Answer

A) bruises easily. 
B) has difficulty swallowing. 
C) forms smaller than normal blood cells. 
D) experiences constipation frequently. 
A) bruises easily. 
B) has difficulty swallowing. 
C) forms smaller than normal blood cells. 
D) experiences constipation frequently.

Question 9

Tyler smokes cigarettes,drinks excess alcohol,and takes aspirins regularly to treat headaches and arthritis.Based on this information,Tyler has a high risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A) pancreatic failure. 
B) peptic ulcers. 
C) irritable bowel syndrome. 
D) chronic constipation. 
A) pancreatic failure. 
B) peptic ulcers. 
C) irritable bowel syndrome. 
D) chronic constipation.

Question 10

The ____ is the smallest living functional unit in an organism.

Accepted Answer

A) cell 
B) atom 
C) mitochondrion 
D) organelle 
A) cell 
B) atom 
C) mitochondrion 
D) organelle

Question 11

The stomach

Accepted Answer

A) churns food,mixing it with gastric juice. 
B) absorbs most vitamins and minerals. 
C) produces sulfuric acid,which helps digest starch. 
D) secretes enzymes,including bile and various amylases. 
A) churns food,mixing it with gastric juice. 
B) absorbs most vitamins and minerals. 
C) produces sulfuric acid,which helps digest starch. 
D) secretes enzymes,including bile and various amylases.

Question 12

Paisley usually has four bowel movements each week.Based on this information,Paisley should

Accepted Answer

A) not worry,because she is not constipated. 
B) take a gentle laxative so she has at least one bowel movement daily. 
C) increase her intake of high-fiber foods and fiber wafers to relieve her chronic constipation. 
D) avoid eating peppermint and dark chocolate because these foods can worsen constipation. 
A) not worry,because she is not constipated. 
B) take a gentle laxative so she has at least one bowel movement daily. 
C) increase her intake of high-fiber foods and fiber wafers to relieve her chronic constipation. 
D) avoid eating peppermint and dark chocolate because these foods can worsen constipation.

Question 13

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of anabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) bone cells using protein,calcium,and phosphorus to repair a bone fracture 
B) brain cells destroying chemicals that transmit information between the cells 
C) white blood cells metabolizing glucose for energy 
D) muscle cells breaking down fat to release heat 
A) bone cells using protein,calcium,and phosphorus to repair a bone fracture 
B) brain cells destroying chemicals that transmit information between the cells 
C) white blood cells metabolizing glucose for energy 
D) muscle cells breaking down fat to release heat

Question 14

Marcus has an infection that causes a temporary loss of villi.Based on this information,you would expect Marcus to _____ while he has this illness.

Accepted Answer

A) absorb vitamins more rapidly 
B) digest proteins more efficiently 
C) lose weight rapidly 
D) gain body fat 
A) absorb vitamins more rapidly 
B) digest proteins more efficiently 
C) lose weight rapidly 
D) gain body fat

Question 15

The _____ is an accessory organ that stores bile.

Accepted Answer

A) appendix 
B) jejunum 
C) liver 
D) gallbladder 
A) appendix 
B) jejunum 
C) liver 
D) gallbladder

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Your cells require sunlight to produce optimal amounts of ATP. 
B) When oxygen is not available,your cells rely on anaerobic metabolic pathways to make ATP. 
C) As a result of aerobic metabolic pathways,your cells release oxygen and carbon monoxide. 
D) Your cells make more ATP under anaerobic than aerobic conditions. 
A) Your cells require sunlight to produce optimal amounts of ATP. 
B) When oxygen is not available,your cells rely on anaerobic metabolic pathways to make ATP. 
C) As a result of aerobic metabolic pathways,your cells release oxygen and carbon monoxide. 
D) Your cells make more ATP under anaerobic than aerobic conditions.

Question 17

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of catabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) bones cells using protein and calcium to build new bone tissue 
B) nerves cells forming chemicals that transmit information between the cells 
C) immune cells making proteins that protect against infectious agents 
D) enzymes breaking down glucose to release energy 
A) bones cells using protein and calcium to build new bone tissue 
B) nerves cells forming chemicals that transmit information between the cells 
C) immune cells making proteins that protect against infectious agents 
D) enzymes breaking down glucose to release energy

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Regular colon cleansing is essential for the healthy functioning of the digestive tract. 
B) Feces consists primarily of undigested sugars. 
C) Humans are omnivores. 
D) Most nutrients are absorbed in the large intestine. 
A) Regular colon cleansing is essential for the healthy functioning of the digestive tract. 
B) Feces consists primarily of undigested sugars. 
C) Humans are omnivores. 
D) Most nutrients are absorbed in the large intestine.

Question 19

Dorothy is an 85-year-old woman who is having difficulty swallowing.Food seems to enter her stomach too slowly.Based on this information,Dorothy probably has a (an)

Accepted Answer

A) excessive amount of secretory activity within her digestive tract. 
B) overgrowth of probiotics in her stomach. 
C) blockage caused by undigested fiber deposits in her jejunum. 
D) condition characterized by loss of peristaltic functioning. 
A) excessive amount of secretory activity within her digestive tract. 
B) overgrowth of probiotics in her stomach. 
C) blockage caused by undigested fiber deposits in her jejunum. 
D) condition characterized by loss of peristaltic functioning.

Question 20

Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years.Based on this information,he has a higher than average risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) colon cancer. 
C) gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
D) gallstones. 
A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) colon cancer. 
C) gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
D) gallstones.

Which of the following statements is true?

The primary function of the respiratory system is the

Chyme moves from the stomach into the

Coretta has chronic heartburn.To reduce her risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),her physician recommended that she

Salivary glands secrete an enzyme that enables a minor amount of _____ to be digested in the mouth.

Last night,Sara ate French fries,fried fish,and creamy cole slaw.For dessert,she had a chocolate milk shake.About an hour after eating this food,she suddenly complained of severe abdominal pain.Based on this information,Sara probably has

Which of the following statements is true?

Devon has a rare condition characterized by the lack of saliva-producing cells.Based on this information,Devon probably

Tyler smokes cigarettes,drinks excess alcohol,and takes aspirins regularly to treat headaches and arthritis.Based on this information,Tyler has a high risk of developing

The ____ is the smallest living functional unit in an organism.

The stomach

Paisley usually has four bowel movements each week.Based on this information,Paisley should

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of anabolism?

Marcus has an infection that causes a temporary loss of villi.Based on this information,you would expect Marcus to _____ while he has this illness.

The _____ is an accessory organ that stores bile.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of catabolism?

Which of the following statements is true?

Dorothy is an 85-year-old woman who is having difficulty swallowing.Food seems to enter her stomach too slowly.Based on this information,Dorothy probably has a (an)

Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years.Based on this information,he has a higher than average risk of developing

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Which of the following statements is true?

The primary function of the respiratory system is the

Chyme moves from the stomach into the

Coretta has chronic heartburn.To reduce her risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),her physician recommended that she

Salivary glands secrete an enzyme that enables a minor amount of _____ to be digested in the mouth.

Last night,Sara ate French fries,fried fish,and creamy cole slaw.For dessert,she had a chocolate milk shake.About an hour after eating this food,she suddenly complained of severe abdominal pain.Based on this information,Sara probably has

Which of the following statements is true?

Devon has a rare condition characterized by the lack of saliva-producing cells.Based on this information,Devon probably

Tyler smokes cigarettes,drinks excess alcohol,and takes aspirins regularly to treat headaches and arthritis.Based on this information,Tyler has a high risk of developing

The ____ is the smallest living functional unit in an organism.

The stomach

Paisley usually has four bowel movements each week.Based on this information,Paisley should

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of anabolism?

Marcus has an infection that causes a temporary loss of villi.Based on this information,you would expect Marcus to _____ while he has this illness.

The _____ is an accessory organ that stores bile.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of catabolism?

Which of the following statements is true?

Dorothy is an 85-year-old woman who is having difficulty swallowing.Food seems to enter her stomach too slowly.Based on this information,Dorothy probably has a (an)

Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years.Based on this information,he has a higher than average risk of developing

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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