Question 1

Mitchell has an infection that caused his epiglottis to function improperly.Based on this information,you would expect Mitchell to _____,while he has this illness.

Accepted Answer

A) absorb vitamins more rapidly 
B) digest proteins more efficiently 
C) choke often 
D) gain weight 
A) absorb vitamins more rapidly 
B) digest proteins more efficiently 
C) choke often 
D) gain weight

Question 2

The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

Accepted Answer

A) colon 
B) jejunum 
C) liver 
D) epiglottis 
A) colon 
B) jejunum 
C) liver 
D) epiglottis

Question 3

Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep.Based on this information,he is likely to develop

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) skin cells using protein to replace burned skin tissue 
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) skin cells using protein to replace burned skin tissue 
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 5

ATP is

Accepted Answer

A) an energy-capturing molecule. 
B) a digestive enzyme released by the pancreas. 
C) a hormone that increase protein deposits in muscle tissue. 
D) an antioxidant that's used to preserve refined cereals. 
A) an energy-capturing molecule. 
B) a digestive enzyme released by the pancreas. 
C) a hormone that increase protein deposits in muscle tissue. 
D) an antioxidant that's used to preserve refined cereals.

Question 6

The brain and spinal cord are structures of the ____ system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The accessory organ of the digestive system that produces bile is the

Accepted Answer

A) colon 
B) jejunum 
C) liver 
D) epiglottis 
A) colon 
B) jejunum 
C) liver 
D) epiglottis

Question 8

Rose has a disease that weakened her esophagus.As a result of this condition,Rose probably

Accepted Answer

A) has difficulty eliminating feces during bowel movements. 
B) digests foods too quickly. 
C) has difficulty swallowing food. 
D) must eat raw foods. 
A) has difficulty eliminating feces during bowel movements. 
B) digests foods too quickly. 
C) has difficulty swallowing food. 
D) must eat raw foods.

Question 9

Chyme is the

Accepted Answer

A) material absorbed by lacteals that the liver must detoxify and excrete. 
B) large particle that transports lipids throughout the bloodstream. 
C) semisolid liquid formed by the partial digestion of food in the stomach. 
D) organelle that maintains fluid balance within intestinal cells. 
A) material absorbed by lacteals that the liver must detoxify and excrete. 
B) large particle that transports lipids throughout the bloodstream. 
C) semisolid liquid formed by the partial digestion of food in the stomach. 
D) organelle that maintains fluid balance within intestinal cells.

Question 10

Leonard has a disease that causes his lacteals to become blocked.Based on this information,his

Accepted Answer

A) ability to digest proteins is reduced. 
B) intestinal tract does not absorb much fat. 
C) lumen does not allow chyme to enter the small intestine. 
D) hepatic portal vein can rupture. 
A) ability to digest proteins is reduced. 
B) intestinal tract does not absorb much fat. 
C) lumen does not allow chyme to enter the small intestine. 
D) hepatic portal vein can rupture.

Question 11

Marta is concerned that she may have colorectal cancer because she has

Accepted Answer

A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) stools that are narrower than usual. 
C) chronic heartburn. 
D) increased appetite. 
A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) stools that are narrower than usual. 
C) chronic heartburn. 
D) increased appetite.

Mitchell has an infection that caused his epiglottis to function improperly.Based on this information,you would expect Mitchell to _____,while he has this illness.

The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep.Based on this information,he is likely to develop

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

ATP is

The brain and spinal cord are structures of the ____ system.

The accessory organ of the digestive system that produces bile is the

Rose has a disease that weakened her esophagus.As a result of this condition,Rose probably

Chyme is the

Leonard has a disease that causes his lacteals to become blocked.Based on this information,his

Marta is concerned that she may have colorectal cancer because she has

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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

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Exam 4: How Food Becomes You

Mitchell has an infection that caused his epiglottis to function improperly.Based on this information,you would expect Mitchell to _____,while he has this illness.

The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep.Based on this information,he is likely to develop

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

ATP is

The brain and spinal cord are structures of the ____ system.

The accessory organ of the digestive system that produces bile is the

Rose has a disease that weakened her esophagus.As a result of this condition,Rose probably

Chyme is the

Leonard has a disease that causes his lacteals to become blocked.Based on this information,his

Marta is concerned that she may have colorectal cancer because she has

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

Filters