Question 1

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome usually includes making dietary changes and

Accepted Answer

A) learning ways to manage stress effectively. 
B) moving to a drier climate. 
C) having the lower third of the colon removed. 
D) reducing physical activity. 
A) learning ways to manage stress effectively. 
B) moving to a drier climate. 
C) having the lower third of the colon removed. 
D) reducing physical activity.

Question 2

Which of the following structures normally prevents swallowed food from entering the larynx and trachea?

Accepted Answer

A) tongue 
B) teeth 
C) lower gastroesophageal sphincter 
D) epiglottis 
A) tongue 
B) teeth 
C) lower gastroesophageal sphincter 
D) epiglottis

Question 3

Jillian drinks a couple of beers and smokes over a pack of cigarettes daily.Even though she's about 40 pounds overweight,she likes to wear tight-fitting clothes.Based on this information,Jillian has a high risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A) gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
B) chronic constipation. 
C) ulcerative colitis. 
D) irritable bowel syndrome. 
A) gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
B) chronic constipation. 
C) ulcerative colitis. 
D) irritable bowel syndrome.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

Which of the following organs produces and secretes enzymes that are essential for proper digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) liver 
B) gallbladder 
C) pancreas 
D) colon 
A) liver 
B) gallbladder 
C) pancreas 
D) colon

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) There are 7 different kinds of tastes: sour,salty,bitter,sweet,umami,oily,and juicy. 
B) Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children. 
C) The tip of your tongue is more sensitive to detecting bitter-tasting foods. 
D) Your sense of taste functions better when you are unable to smell a food. 
A) There are 7 different kinds of tastes: sour,salty,bitter,sweet,umami,oily,and juicy. 
B) Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children. 
C) The tip of your tongue is more sensitive to detecting bitter-tasting foods. 
D) Your sense of taste functions better when you are unable to smell a food.

Question 7

Four-year-old Eva was born with a rare condition characterized by the lack of mucus-producing cells in her digestive tract.Based on this information,Eva probably

Accepted Answer

A) bruises easily. 
B) has numerous stomach ulcers. 
C) forms smaller than normal blood cells. 
D) experiences stiff and painful joints. 
A) bruises easily. 
B) has numerous stomach ulcers. 
C) forms smaller than normal blood cells. 
D) experiences stiff and painful joints.

Question 8

Which of the following substances is secreted by the human stomach?

Accepted Answer

A) bile 
B) hydrochloric acid 
C) chyme 
D) lymphatic fluid 
A) bile 
B) hydrochloric acid 
C) chyme 
D) lymphatic fluid

Question 9

Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years.Based on this information,he has a higher than average risk of developing ____ than a person who does not have ulcerative colitis.

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

Question 10

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often includes making dietary changes and

Accepted Answer

A) lying down after meals. 
B) taking antidepressant medication. 
C) having the lower third of the colon removed. 
D) reducing physical activity. 
A) lying down after meals. 
B) taking antidepressant medication. 
C) having the lower third of the colon removed. 
D) reducing physical activity.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) skin cells using protein to replace burned skin tissue 
B) brain cells forming chemicals that transmit information between the cells 
C) white blood cells making proteins that protect against harmful viruses 
D) muscle cells breaking down glucose to release heat 
A) skin cells using protein to replace burned skin tissue 
B) brain cells forming chemicals that transmit information between the cells 
C) white blood cells making proteins that protect against harmful viruses 
D) muscle cells breaking down glucose to release heat

Question 12

To produce the maximum amount of energy from the breakdown of macronutrients,cells require

Accepted Answer

A) amino acids 
B) oxygen 
C) carbon dioxide 
D) sunlight 
A) amino acids 
B) oxygen 
C) carbon dioxide 
D) sunlight

Question 13

Bella is an omnivore,because she can

Accepted Answer

A) digest and absorb nutrients from a wide variety of sources. 
B) obtain energy directly from the sun. 
C) eat a high-fiber diet without experiencing a blocked colon. 
D) only eat plant foods. 
A) digest and absorb nutrients from a wide variety of sources. 
B) obtain energy directly from the sun. 
C) eat a high-fiber diet without experiencing a blocked colon. 
D) only eat plant foods.

Question 14

Glands that secrete hormones are organs of the _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A) endocrine 
B) cardiovascular 
C) lymphatic 
D) integumentary 
A) endocrine 
B) cardiovascular 
C) lymphatic 
D) integumentary

Question 15

Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A) liver 
B) colon 
C) pancreas 
D) gallbladder 
A) liver 
B) colon 
C) pancreas 
D) gallbladder

Question 16

The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____,tiny,finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

Accepted Answer

A) villi 
B) arteries 
C) neurons 
D) lacteals 
A) villi 
B) arteries 
C) neurons 
D) lacteals

Question 17

The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) ileum 
B) colon 
C) jejunum 
D) duodenum
Learning Outcome: 4.02.01 Define all of the key terms in this module.
Learning Outcome: 4.02.04 Discuss the overall process of digestion and absorption.
Module: 4.02 Digestive System 
A) ileum 
B) colon 
C) jejunum 
D) duodenum
Learning Outcome: 4.02.01 Define all of the key terms in this module.
Learning Outcome: 4.02.04 Discuss the overall process of digestion and absorption.
Module: 4.02 Digestive System

Question 18

The _____ helps form feces by absorbing excess water and some minerals from chyme.

Accepted Answer

A) lower stomach 
B) esophageal sphincter 
C) large intestine 
D) pyloric valve 
A) lower stomach 
B) esophageal sphincter 
C) large intestine 
D) pyloric valve

Question 19

The bladder and kidneys are organs of the _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A) urinary 
B) cardiovascular 
C) endocrine 
D) integumentary 
A) urinary 
B) cardiovascular 
C) endocrine 
D) integumentary

Question 20

Small amounts of food move from the back of the mouth and through the esophagus by involuntary muscular movements called

Accepted Answer

A) segmentation. 
B) umami. 
C) reflux. 
D) peristalsis. 
A) segmentation. 
B) umami. 
C) reflux. 
D) peristalsis.

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome usually includes making dietary changes and

Which of the following structures normally prevents swallowed food from entering the larynx and trachea?

Jillian drinks a couple of beers and smokes over a pack of cigarettes daily.Even though she's about 40 pounds overweight,she likes to wear tight-fitting clothes.Based on this information,Jillian has a high risk of developing

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

Which of the following organs produces and secretes enzymes that are essential for proper digestion?

Which of the following statements is true?

Four-year-old Eva was born with a rare condition characterized by the lack of mucus-producing cells in her digestive tract.Based on this information,Eva probably

Which of the following substances is secreted by the human stomach?

Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years.Based on this information,he has a higher than average risk of developing ____ than a person who does not have ulcerative colitis.

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often includes making dietary changes and

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

To produce the maximum amount of energy from the breakdown of macronutrients,cells require

Bella is an omnivore,because she can

Glands that secrete hormones are organs of the _____ system.

Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____,tiny,finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.

The _____ helps form feces by absorbing excess water and some minerals from chyme.

The bladder and kidneys are organs of the _____ system.

Small amounts of food move from the back of the mouth and through the esophagus by involuntary muscular movements called

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Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome usually includes making dietary changes and

Which of the following structures normally prevents swallowed food from entering the larynx and trachea?

Jillian drinks a couple of beers and smokes over a pack of cigarettes daily.Even though she's about 40 pounds overweight,she likes to wear tight-fitting clothes.Based on this information,Jillian has a high risk of developing

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

Which of the following organs produces and secretes enzymes that are essential for proper digestion?

Which of the following statements is true?

Four-year-old Eva was born with a rare condition characterized by the lack of mucus-producing cells in her digestive tract.Based on this information,Eva probably

Which of the following substances is secreted by the human stomach?

Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years.Based on this information,he has a higher than average risk of developing ____ than a person who does not have ulcerative colitis.

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often includes making dietary changes and

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

To produce the maximum amount of energy from the breakdown of macronutrients,cells require

Bella is an omnivore,because she can

Glands that secrete hormones are organs of the _____ system.

Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____,tiny,finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.

The _____ helps form feces by absorbing excess water and some minerals from chyme.

The bladder and kidneys are organs of the _____ system.

Small amounts of food move from the back of the mouth and through the esophagus by involuntary muscular movements called

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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