Question 1

Live microorganisms that help control the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the large intestine are known as prebiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Some absorption of alcohol occurs in the stomach. 
B) The sense of smell contributes to the sense of taste. 
C) Peristalsis occurs when villi absorb fat. 
D) Mucus protects the lining of the stomach. 
A) Some absorption of alcohol occurs in the stomach. 
B) The sense of smell contributes to the sense of taste. 
C) Peristalsis occurs when villi absorb fat. 
D) Mucus protects the lining of the stomach.

Question 3

Avi's salivary glands do not secrete amylase.As a result of his condition,his mouth cannot _____.

Accepted Answer

A) absorb alcohol 
B) swallow food 
C) begin starch digestion 
D) lubricate dry foods 
A) absorb alcohol 
B) swallow food 
C) begin starch digestion 
D) lubricate dry foods

Question 4

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often includes making dietary changes and _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Rose has an autoimmune disease that destroyed her salivary glands.As a result of this condition,Rose probably _____.

Accepted Answer

A) must eat refined functional foods 
B) uses a lot of spices and sauces to season her foods 
C) digests foods too quickly 
D) has difficulty eliminating feces during bowel movements 
A) must eat refined functional foods 
B) uses a lot of spices and sauces to season her foods 
C) digests foods too quickly 
D) has difficulty eliminating feces during bowel movements

Question 6

Dorothy is an 85-year-old woman who is having difficulty swallowing.Food seems to enter her stomach too slowly.Based on this information,Dorothy probably has a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A) excessive amount of secretory activity within her digestive tract 
B) condition characterized by loss of peristaltic functioning 
C) overgrowth of probiotics in her stomach 
D) blockage caused by undigested fiber deposits in her jejunum 
A) excessive amount of secretory activity within her digestive tract 
B) condition characterized by loss of peristaltic functioning 
C) overgrowth of probiotics in her stomach 
D) blockage caused by undigested fiber deposits in her jejunum

Question 7

A food has a pH that is higher than the pH of pure water,but lower than the pH of oven cleaner.Based on this information,the food is

Accepted Answer

A) red wine 
B) lemon juice 
C) egg white 
D) black coffee 
A) red wine 
B) lemon juice 
C) egg white 
D) black coffee

Question 8

For several years,Corey has sufferered from intermittent abdominal pain along with bouts of diarrhea and constipation.According to Corey,his "bad guts" worsen whenever he is "stressed out" or eats certain foods,especially raw fruit and baked beans.His doctor has determined that his intestinal tract is not inflamed.Based on this information,Corey probably has _____.

Accepted Answer

A) irritable bowel syndrome 
B) ulcerative colitis 
C) Crohn's disease 
D) gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D)  
A) irritable bowel syndrome 
B) ulcerative colitis 
C) Crohn's disease 
D) gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D)

Question 9

After moving through the ileocecal sphincter,unabsorbed water and undigested remains of chyme enter the jejunum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Certain organs and tissues use _____ to send messages to target cells.

Accepted Answer

A) enzymes 
B) lacteals 
C) bonds 
D) hormones 
A) enzymes 
B) lacteals 
C) bonds 
D) hormones

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Heartburn often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly. 
B) A thin layer of chyme protects the lining of the digestive tract from being broken down by enzymes. 
C) Hydrochloric acid (HCl)begins the partial digestion of fats in the small intestine. 
D) Cystic fibrosis is an infectious disease that causes the muscles that control swallowing to malfunction. 
A) Heartburn often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly. 
B) A thin layer of chyme protects the lining of the digestive tract from being broken down by enzymes. 
C) Hydrochloric acid (HCl)begins the partial digestion of fats in the small intestine. 
D) Cystic fibrosis is an infectious disease that causes the muscles that control swallowing to malfunction.

Question 12

Which of the following cells of the large intestine secrete mucus?

Accepted Answer

A) Goblet cells 
B) Parietal cells 
C) Chief Cells 
D) Pancreatic cells 
A) Goblet cells 
B) Parietal cells 
C) Chief Cells 
D) Pancreatic cells

Question 13

Which of the following compounds is not secreted by the human stomach?

Accepted Answer

A) Mucus 
B) Intrinsic factor 
C) Gastric juice 
D) Bile 
A) Mucus 
B) Intrinsic factor 
C) Gastric juice 
D) Bile

Question 14

Bernetta has an autoimmune disease that affects salivary glands.As a result of this condition,Bernetta ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The process of digesting food begins in the ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Brain 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Liver 
D) Pancreas 
A) Brain 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Liver 
D) Pancreas

Question 17

Salivary glands secrete amylase,an enzyme that enables a minor amount of _____ to be digested in the mouth.

Accepted Answer

A) water 
B) protein 
C) starch 
D) alcohol 
A) water 
B) protein 
C) starch 
D) alcohol

Question 18

The _____ is the third segment of the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Goblet cells produce _____.

Accepted Answer

A) mucus 
B) gastric juice 
C) hydrochloric acid 
D) digestive enzymes 
A) mucus 
B) gastric juice 
C) hydrochloric acid 
D) digestive enzymes

Question 20

Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the intestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D)  
B) Crohn's disease 
C) Cystic fibrosis 
D) Peptic ulcer 
A) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D)  
B) Crohn's disease 
C) Cystic fibrosis 
D) Peptic ulcer

Live microorganisms that help control the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the large intestine are known as prebiotics.

Which of the following statements is false?

Avi's salivary glands do not secrete amylase.As a result of his condition,his mouth cannot _____.

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often includes making dietary changes and _____.

Rose has an autoimmune disease that destroyed her salivary glands.As a result of this condition,Rose probably _____.

Dorothy is an 85-year-old woman who is having difficulty swallowing.Food seems to enter her stomach too slowly.Based on this information,Dorothy probably has a(n)_____.

A food has a pH that is higher than the pH of pure water,but lower than the pH of oven cleaner.Based on this information,the food is

After moving through the ileocecal sphincter,unabsorbed water and undigested remains of chyme enter the jejunum.

Certain organs and tissues use _____ to send messages to target cells.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following cells of the large intestine secrete mucus?

Which of the following compounds is not secreted by the human stomach?

Bernetta has an autoimmune disease that affects salivary glands.As a result of this condition,Bernetta ______.

The process of digesting food begins in the ______.

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

Salivary glands secrete amylase,an enzyme that enables a minor amount of _____ to be digested in the mouth.

The _____ is the third segment of the small intestine.

Goblet cells produce _____.

Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the intestinal tract?

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Exam 4: Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Live microorganisms that help control the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the large intestine are known as prebiotics.

Which of the following statements is false?

Avi's salivary glands do not secrete amylase.As a result of his condition,his mouth cannot _____.

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often includes making dietary changes and _____.

Rose has an autoimmune disease that destroyed her salivary glands.As a result of this condition,Rose probably _____.

Dorothy is an 85-year-old woman who is having difficulty swallowing.Food seems to enter her stomach too slowly.Based on this information,Dorothy probably has a(n)_____.

A food has a pH that is higher than the pH of pure water,but lower than the pH of oven cleaner.Based on this information,the food is

After moving through the ileocecal sphincter,unabsorbed water and undigested remains of chyme enter the jejunum.

Certain organs and tissues use _____ to send messages to target cells.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following cells of the large intestine secrete mucus?

Which of the following compounds is not secreted by the human stomach?

Bernetta has an autoimmune disease that affects salivary glands.As a result of this condition,Bernetta ______.

The process of digesting food begins in the ______.

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

Salivary glands secrete amylase,an enzyme that enables a minor amount of _____ to be digested in the mouth.

The _____ is the third segment of the small intestine.

Goblet cells produce _____.

Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the intestinal 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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