Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) increase her intake of high-fiber foods and fiber wafers to relieve her chronic constipation 
B) not worry,because she is not constipated 
C) consult her physician to determine why she is constipated 
D) take a gentle laxative so she has at least one bowel movement daily 
A) increase her intake of high-fiber foods and fiber wafers to relieve her chronic constipation 
B) not worry,because she is not constipated 
C) consult her physician to determine why she is constipated 
D) take a gentle laxative so she has at least one bowel movement daily

Question 2

Libby was born without salivary glands.As a result of this condition,she ______.

Accepted Answer

A) digests food too rapidly 
B) has trouble tasting food 
C) develops numerous stomach ulcers 
D) cannot tolerate eating cold foods 
A) digests food too rapidly 
B) has trouble tasting food 
C) develops numerous stomach ulcers 
D) cannot tolerate eating cold foods

Question 3

The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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) cystic fibrosis 
C) irritable bowel syndrome 
D) rheumatoid arthritis 
A) gastroesophageal reflux disease 
B) cystic fibrosis 
C) irritable bowel syndrome 
D) rheumatoid arthritis

Question 5

Parietal cells secrete ions that form ______ in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) hydrochloric acid 
B) chyme 
C) bile 
D) salivary amylase 
A) hydrochloric acid 
B) chyme 
C) bile 
D) salivary amylase

Question 6

Antonio has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).To reduce his likelihood of developing heartburn,his physician recommended that he _____.

Accepted Answer

A) decrease his intake of fruits and vegetables 
B) avoid overeating during meals 
C) increase his intake of solid fats 
D) take a multivitamin/multimineral pill before meals 
A) decrease his intake of fruits and vegetables 
B) avoid overeating during meals 
C) increase his intake of solid fats 
D) take a multivitamin/multimineral pill before meals

Question 7

A substance has a pH that is lower than the pH of pure water,but higher than the pH of gastric juice.Based on this information,the substance is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) lemon juice 
B) baking soda 
C) household ammonia 
D) egg white 
A) lemon juice 
B) baking soda 
C) household ammonia 
D) egg white

Question 8

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) colon cancer 
D) Crohn's disease 
A) chronic constipation 
B) gastroesophageal reflux disease 
C) colon cancer 
D) Crohn's disease

Question 9

A liquid has a pH that is higher than the pH of pure water,but lower than the pH of household ammonia.Based on this information,the liquid is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) lemon juice 
B) black coffee 
C) baking soda 
D) milk 
A) lemon juice 
B) black coffee 
C) baking soda 
D) milk

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) Control the secretion of mucus by the mucus cells 
B) Stimulate the contraction of the gallbladder to release the bile 
C) Trigger the release of enzyme-rich pancreatic juice into the small intestine 
D) Control the flow of chyme from the stomach to the small intestine 
A) Control the secretion of mucus by the mucus cells 
B) Stimulate the contraction of the gallbladder to release the bile 
C) Trigger the release of enzyme-rich pancreatic juice into the small intestine 
D) Control the flow of chyme from the stomach to the small intestine

Question 11

A substance has a pH that is higher than the pH of tomatoes and lower than the pH of blood.Based on this information,the substance is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) baking soda 
B) lemon juice 
C) black coffee 
D) egg white 
A) baking soda 
B) lemon juice 
C) black coffee 
D) egg white

Question 12

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.

Question 13

The Heimlich maneuver is a simple and effective first aid technique to use when an adult or child is choking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following vitamins is not produced by the microflora in the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin C 
B) Folate 
C) Vitamin K 
D) Vitamin B-12 
A) Vitamin C 
B) Folate 
C) Vitamin K 
D) Vitamin B-12

Question 17

Amanda is a three year old who has a condition that is characterized by the inability of her pancreas to produce cholecystokinin.Based on this information,she _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Enzymes can function under a wide range of environmental conditions,such as pH and temperature. 
B) Most enzymes have names that end with -ase. 
C) After an enzyme catalyzes a chemical reaction,it can no longer function. 
D) Enzymes can function as electrolytes. 
A) Enzymes can function under a wide range of environmental conditions,such as pH and temperature. 
B) Most enzymes have names that end with -ase. 
C) After an enzyme catalyzes a chemical reaction,it can no longer function. 
D) Enzymes can function as electrolytes.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) avoid high-fiber fruits and vegetables 
B) lose excess body fat 
C) eat a small piece of peppermint candy after meals 
D) drink chocolate milk shakes with meals 
A) avoid high-fiber fruits and vegetables 
B) lose excess body fat 
C) eat a small piece of peppermint candy after meals 
D) drink chocolate milk shakes with meals

Question 20

Ingestion of antibiotic often leads to microflora imbalance in the digestive tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Libby was born without salivary glands.As a result of this condition,she ______.

The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.

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 _____.

Parietal cells secrete ions that form ______ in the stomach.

Antonio has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).To reduce his likelihood of developing heartburn,his physician recommended that he _____.

A substance has a pH that is lower than the pH of pure water,but higher than the pH of gastric juice.Based on this information,the substance is ______.

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

A liquid has a pH that is higher than the pH of pure water,but lower than the pH of household ammonia.Based on this information,the liquid is _____.

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

A substance has a pH that is higher than the pH of tomatoes and lower than the pH of blood.Based on this information,the substance is ______.

Which of the following statements is true?

The Heimlich maneuver is a simple and effective first aid technique to use when an adult or child is choking.

The _____ is 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.

Which of the following vitamins is not produced by the microflora in the large intestine?

Amanda is a three year old who has a condition that is characterized by the inability of her pancreas to produce cholecystokinin.Based on this information,she _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Ingestion of antibiotic often leads to microflora imbalance in the digestive tract.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 4: Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

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

Libby was born without salivary glands.As a result of this condition,she ______.

The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine.

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 _____.

Parietal cells secrete ions that form ______ in the stomach.

Antonio has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).To reduce his likelihood of developing heartburn,his physician recommended that he _____.

A substance has a pH that is lower than the pH of pure water,but higher than the pH of gastric juice.Based on this information,the substance is ______.

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

A liquid has a pH that is higher than the pH of pure water,but lower than the pH of household ammonia.Based on this information,the liquid is _____.

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

A substance has a pH that is higher than the pH of tomatoes and lower than the pH of blood.Based on this information,the substance is ______.

Which of the following statements is true?

The Heimlich maneuver is a simple and effective first aid technique to use when an adult or child is choking.

The _____ is 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.

Which of the following vitamins is not produced by the microflora in the large intestine?

Amanda is a three year old who has a condition that is characterized by the inability of her pancreas to produce cholecystokinin.Based on this information,she _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Ingestion of antibiotic often leads to microflora imbalance in the digestive tract.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

Filters