Question 1

When she sampled a spoonful of hot soup,Bekha burnt the tip of her tongue.During the 24 hours that followed the injury,Bekha had difficulty detecting foods that tasted

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A) cold. 
B) sweet. 
C) sour. 
D) meaty. 
A) cold. 
B) sweet. 
C) sour. 
D) meaty.

Question 2

A primary function of the digestive system is the

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A) production of red blood cells. 
B) transmission of nervous impulses. 
C) destruction of toxic metabolic by-products. 
D) breakdown of food into nutrients. 
A) production of red blood cells. 
B) transmission of nervous impulses. 
C) destruction of toxic metabolic by-products. 
D) breakdown of food into nutrients.

Question 3

After being absorbed,most lipids become incorporated into chylomicrons and enter

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A) special cells lining the hepatic portal vein. 
B) lacteals within the villi. 
C) the gastroesophageal sphincter. 
D) chyme. 
A) special cells lining the hepatic portal vein. 
B) lacteals within the villi. 
C) the gastroesophageal sphincter. 
D) chyme.

Question 4

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

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A) bile 
B) gastric juice 
C) chyme 
D) sulfuric acid 
A) bile 
B) gastric juice 
C) chyme 
D) sulfuric acid

Question 5

Amanda is a three-year-old who has a disease that affects the functioning of her pancreas.Based on this information,she

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A) has difficulty digesting food. 
B) is heavier than average for her height. 
C) is taller than most children who are her age. 
D) absorbs excessive amounts of vitamins. 
A) has difficulty digesting food. 
B) is heavier than average for her height. 
C) is taller than most children who are her age. 
D) absorbs excessive amounts of vitamins.

Question 6

The process of digesting food begins in the

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A) colon. 
B) liver. 
C) mouth. 
D) esophagus. 
A) colon. 
B) liver. 
C) mouth. 
D) esophagus.

Question 7

A (An)_____ is a body structure composed of tissues that have related functions.

Accepted Answer

A) organ 
B) cell 
C) organism 
D) membranes 
A) organ 
B) cell 
C) organism 
D) membranes

Question 8

_____ is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells.

Accepted Answer

A) Anatomy 
B) Chyme 
C) Metabolism 
D) Homeostasis 
A) Anatomy 
B) Chyme 
C) Metabolism 
D) Homeostasis

Question 9

Antonio has severe heartburn.To reduce his risk of having frequent heartburn and developing esophageal cancer,his physician recommended that he

Accepted Answer

A) raise the foot of his bed by 3 inches,so his head is lower than his feet,when he lies down. 
B) eat more meals that include foods made with tomato-based sauces. 
C) avoid drinking coffee,smoking cigarettes,and overeating during meals. 
D) take a multivitamin/multimineral pill that supplies at least 300 mg vitamin C before meals. 
A) raise the foot of his bed by 3 inches,so his head is lower than his feet,when he lies down. 
B) eat more meals that include foods made with tomato-based sauces. 
C) avoid drinking coffee,smoking cigarettes,and overeating during meals. 
D) take a multivitamin/multimineral pill that supplies at least 300 mg vitamin C before meals.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

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A) The sense of smell contributes to the sense of taste. 
B) A thick layer of muscle tissue protects the lining of the stomach. 
C) Some absorption of alcohol occurs in the stomach. 
D) The lower gastroesophageal sphincter prevents chyme from entering the small intestine. 
A) The sense of smell contributes to the sense of taste. 
B) A thick layer of muscle tissue protects the lining of the stomach. 
C) Some absorption of alcohol occurs in the stomach. 
D) The lower gastroesophageal sphincter prevents chyme from entering the small intestine.

Question 11

What is the primary source of energy ("energy currency")for your cells?

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A) protein 
B) ATP 
C) fatty acids 
D) sunlight 
A) protein 
B) ATP 
C) fatty acids 
D) sunlight

Question 12

Jerome has a higher than average risk of developing colorectal cancer because he

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A) has irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) has polyps in his rectum. 
C) is between 25 and 50 years of age. 
D) is from Central America. 
A) has irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) has polyps in his rectum. 
C) is between 25 and 50 years of age. 
D) is from Central America.

Question 13

During the past two months,Theresa has had intestinal pain after eating and diarrhea,and she's noticed blood in her feces.Additionally,she's lost about 10 pounds.Based on this information,Theresa should be tested for

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

After attending a summertime picnic,24-year-old Samantha developed severe diarrhea.Which of the following treatments should she use to treat her condition?

Accepted Answer

A) take over-the-counter loperamide 
B) consume watery fluids that contain sodium,potassium,and simple sugars 
C) give herself coffee enemas every 3 hours to cleanse her colon 
D) take 1,000 mg vitamin C and at least 60 mg iron daily,until the diarrhea subsides 
A) take over-the-counter loperamide 
B) consume watery fluids that contain sodium,potassium,and simple sugars 
C) give herself coffee enemas every 3 hours to cleanse her colon 
D) take 1,000 mg vitamin C and at least 60 mg iron daily,until the diarrhea subsides

Question 15

Sophia is concerned about her health,because her father died from colorectal cancer when he was only 50 years of age.In addition to discussing her medical history and concerns with her physician and being tested for colorectal cancer,Sophia should see her doctor if she notices

Accepted Answer

A) mucus in her stools. 
B) weight loss without trying to lose weight. 
C) occasional heartburn. 
D) bowel movements that occur 3 times a week. 
A) mucus in her stools. 
B) weight loss without trying to lose weight. 
C) occasional heartburn. 
D) bowel movements that occur 3 times a week.

Question 16

Chewing food is an example of

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A) anabolic metabolism. 
B) active absorption. 
C) mechanical digestion. 
D) probiotic activity. 
A) anabolic metabolism. 
B) active absorption. 
C) mechanical digestion. 
D) probiotic activity.

Question 17

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is

Accepted Answer

A) production of red blood cells. 
B) circulation of blood throughout the body. 
C) destruction of toxic metabolic by-products. 
D) protection against infections and immunity. 
A) production of red blood cells. 
B) circulation of blood throughout the body. 
C) destruction of toxic metabolic by-products. 
D) protection against infections and immunity.

Question 18

Quinn developed mild diarrhea.Which of the following treatments should he use to relieve his loose stools?

Accepted Answer

A) loperamide 
B) aspirin 
C) ginger 
D) vitamin C 
A) loperamide 
B) aspirin 
C) ginger 
D) vitamin C

Question 19

The _____ is the third segment of the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

After being absorbed,most lipids become incorporated into

Accepted Answer

A) the lumen. 
B) lacteals. 
C) chylomicrons. 
D) the hepatic portal vein. 
A) the lumen. 
B) lacteals. 
C) chylomicrons. 
D) the hepatic portal vein.

When she sampled a spoonful of hot soup,Bekha burnt the tip of her tongue.During the 24 hours that followed the injury,Bekha had difficulty detecting foods that tasted

A primary function of the digestive system is the

After being absorbed,most lipids become incorporated into chylomicrons and enter

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

Amanda is a three-year-old who has a disease that affects the functioning of her pancreas.Based on this information,she

The process of digesting food begins in the

A (An)_____ is a body structure composed of tissues that have related functions.

_____ is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells.

Antonio has severe heartburn.To reduce his risk of having frequent heartburn and developing esophageal cancer,his physician recommended that he

Which of the following statements is true?

What is the primary source of energy ("energy currency")for your cells?

Jerome has a higher than average risk of developing colorectal cancer because he

During the past two months,Theresa has had intestinal pain after eating and diarrhea,and she's noticed blood in her feces.Additionally,she's lost about 10 pounds.Based on this information,Theresa should be tested for

After attending a summertime picnic,24-year-old Samantha developed severe diarrhea.Which of the following treatments should she use to treat her condition?

Sophia is concerned about her health,because her father died from colorectal cancer when he was only 50 years of age.In addition to discussing her medical history and concerns with her physician and being tested for colorectal cancer,Sophia should see her doctor if she notices

Chewing food is an example of

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is

Quinn developed mild diarrhea.Which of the following treatments should he use to relieve his loose stools?

The _____ is the third segment of the small intestine.

After being absorbed,most lipids become incorporated into

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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Exam 4: How Food Becomes You

When she sampled a spoonful of hot soup,Bekha burnt the tip of her tongue.During the 24 hours that followed the injury,Bekha had difficulty detecting foods that tasted

A primary function of the digestive system is the

After being absorbed,most lipids become incorporated into chylomicrons and enter

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

Amanda is a three-year-old who has a disease that affects the functioning of her pancreas.Based on this information,she

The process of digesting food begins in the

A (An)_____ is a body structure composed of tissues that have related functions.

_____ is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells.

Antonio has severe heartburn.To reduce his risk of having frequent heartburn and developing esophageal cancer,his physician recommended that he

Which of the following statements is true?

What is the primary source of energy ("energy currency")for your cells?

Jerome has a higher than average risk of developing colorectal cancer because he

During the past two months,Theresa has had intestinal pain after eating and diarrhea,and she's noticed blood in her feces.Additionally,she's lost about 10 pounds.Based on this information,Theresa should be tested for

After attending a summertime picnic,24-year-old Samantha developed severe diarrhea.Which of the following treatments should she use to treat her condition?

Sophia is concerned about her health,because her father died from colorectal cancer when he was only 50 years of age.In addition to discussing her medical history and concerns with her physician and being tested for colorectal cancer,Sophia should see her doctor if she notices

Chewing food is an example of

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is

Quinn developed mild diarrhea.Which of the following treatments should he use to relieve his loose stools?

The _____ is the third segment of the small intestine.

After being absorbed,most lipids become incorporated into

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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