Question 1

The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are

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A) internal bleeding and headaches. 
B) dehydration and itching. 
C) diarrhea and itching. 
D) diarrhea and bloating. 
E) shortness of breath and bloating. 
A) internal bleeding and headaches. 
B) dehydration and itching. 
C) diarrhea and itching. 
D) diarrhea and bloating. 
E) shortness of breath and bloating.

Question 2

The dentist explained that dental caries are caused by

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A) bacteria within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids. 
B) yeast within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids. 
C) bacteria within the mouth metabolizing proteins. 
D) bacteria within the mouth metabolizing sugar. 
E) enzymes within the mouth metabolizing sugars. 
A) bacteria within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids. 
B) yeast within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids. 
C) bacteria within the mouth metabolizing proteins. 
D) bacteria within the mouth metabolizing sugar. 
E) enzymes within the mouth metabolizing sugars.

Question 3

Why is it necessary to include some carbohydrates in the diet?

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A) Carbohydrates are considered a "complete" nutrient. 
B) Some carbohydrates contain essential fatty acids. 
C) Some carbohydrates contain essential amino acids. 
D) Carbohydrates are the only source of energy for the body. 
E) Brain cells require glucosE. 
A) Carbohydrates are considered a "complete" nutrient. 
B) Some carbohydrates contain essential fatty acids. 
C) Some carbohydrates contain essential amino acids. 
D) Carbohydrates are the only source of energy for the body. 
E) Brain cells require glucosE.

Question 4

When Sheree opened the abdominal cavity of her preserved frog,it seemed to be filled with a dark brown organ.This is the

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A) liver. 
B) pancreas. 
C) gallbladder. 
D) stomach. 
E) large intestinE. 
A) liver. 
B) pancreas. 
C) gallbladder. 
D) stomach. 
E) large intestinE.

Question 5

The layers of the gastrointestinal tract wall from the inside layer outward in order are

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A) submucosa,muscularis,mucosa,serosA. 
B) serosa,submucosa,muscularis,mucosa. 
C) mucosa,submucosa,muscularis,serosa. 
D) muscularis,serosa,mucosa,submucosa. 
E) mucosa,muscularis,serosa,submucosa. 
A) submucosa,muscularis,mucosa,serosA. 
B) serosa,submucosa,muscularis,mucosa. 
C) mucosa,submucosa,muscularis,serosa. 
D) muscularis,serosa,mucosa,submucosa. 
E) mucosa,muscularis,serosa,submucosa.

Question 6

The process of mechanical digestion includes

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A) breakdown of food particles by enzymes. 
B) physically making food smaller and easier to handle. 
C) churning of food in the muscular stomach. 
D) hydrolysis of nutrients. 
E) absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream. 
A) breakdown of food particles by enzymes. 
B) physically making food smaller and easier to handle. 
C) churning of food in the muscular stomach. 
D) hydrolysis of nutrients. 
E) absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.

Question 7

The major portions of the large intestine include

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A) the duodenum,cecum,and rectum. 
B) the jejunum,colon,and anus. 
C) the cecum,colon,rectum,and anus. 
D) the colon,duodenum,cecum,and rectum. 
E) the colon,anus,duodenum,and jejunum. 
A) the duodenum,cecum,and rectum. 
B) the jejunum,colon,and anus. 
C) the cecum,colon,rectum,and anus. 
D) the colon,duodenum,cecum,and rectum. 
E) the colon,anus,duodenum,and jejunum.

Question 8

The secretions of digestive juices are controlled by the nervous system as well as by digestive hormones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

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A) It secretes bile through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood. 
B) It secretes insulin through the pancreatic duct and bile into the blood. 
C) It secretes secretin through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood. 
D) It secretes pancreatic juice through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blooD. 
E) It secretes insulin through the pancreatic duct and secretin into the blood. 
A) It secretes bile through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood. 
B) It secretes insulin through the pancreatic duct and bile into the blood. 
C) It secretes secretin through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood. 
D) It secretes pancreatic juice through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blooD. 
E) It secretes insulin through the pancreatic duct and secretin into the blood.

Question 10

Which accessory organ of the digestive system will process and store nutrients as well as producing bile for emulsification?

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A) liver 
B) gallbladder 
C) pancreas 
D) stomach 
E) small intestine 
A) liver 
B) gallbladder 
C) pancreas 
D) stomach 
E) small intestine

Question 11

Which of the following is not a function of the liver?

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A) It helps regulate blood cholesterol levels. 
B) It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine. 
C) It removes iron and certain vitamins from the blood and stores them. 
D) It removes poisonous substances from the blood and detoxifies them. 
E) It produces bilE. 
A) It helps regulate blood cholesterol levels. 
B) It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine. 
C) It removes iron and certain vitamins from the blood and stores them. 
D) It removes poisonous substances from the blood and detoxifies them. 
E) It produces bilE.

Question 12

The stomach is bounded on both ends by a sphincter.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When a nutrition label states that something has "0" grams of trans fat,this might not mean there are no trans fats in the food.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List the functions of the liver.

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1.Destroy old red blood cells.

Question 15

Which vitamin is fat soluble?

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A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin E 
C) vitamin B6 
D) vitamin B12 
E) biotin 
A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin E 
C) vitamin B6 
D) vitamin B12 
E) biotin

Question 16

All of the accessory organs of the digestive system send secretions to the small intestine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not produced by the pancreas?

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A) bile 
B) sodium bicarbonate 
C) amylase 
D) trypsin 
E) lipase 
A) bile 
B) sodium bicarbonate 
C) amylase 
D) trypsin 
E) lipase

Question 18

According to the BMI chart,a healthy BMI is in the range of

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A) 18.5 to 24.9. 
B) 25 to 29.9. 
C) 30 or higher. 
D) 40 or higher. 
E) 50 or higher. 
A) 18.5 to 24.9. 
B) 25 to 29.9. 
C) 30 or higher. 
D) 40 or higher. 
E) 50 or higher.

Question 19

There is a hormone produced by the stomach that feeds back and acts on the stomach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Chad was concerned about eating foods with a high glycemic index because these foods

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A) can cause LDL levels to increase. 
B) can cause HDL levels to decrease. 
C) can cause fatty acids to build up. 
D) can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose. 
E) can cause a sudden drop in blood glucose levels. 
A) can cause LDL levels to increase. 
B) can cause HDL levels to decrease. 
C) can cause fatty acids to build up. 
D) can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose. 
E) can cause a sudden drop in blood glucose levels.

Exam 9: Digestive System and Nutrition

The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are

The dentist explained that dental caries are caused by

Why is it necessary to include some carbohydrates in the diet?

When Sheree opened the abdominal cavity of her preserved frog,it seemed to be filled with a dark brown organ.This is the

The layers of the gastrointestinal tract wall from the inside layer outward in order are

The process of mechanical digestion includes

The major portions of the large intestine include

The secretions of digestive juices are controlled by the nervous system as well as by digestive hormones.

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

Which accessory organ of the digestive system will process and store nutrients as well as producing bile for emulsification?

Which of the following is not a function of the liver?

The stomach is bounded on both ends by a sphincter.

When a nutrition label states that something has "0" grams of trans fat,this might not mean there are no trans fats in the food.

List the functions of the liver.

Which vitamin is fat soluble?

All of the accessory organs of the digestive system send secretions to the small intestine.

Which of the following is not produced by the pancreas?

According to the BMI chart,a healthy BMI is in the range of

There is a hormone produced by the stomach that feeds back and acts on the stomach.

Chad was concerned about eating foods with a high glycemic index because these foods

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