Question 1

A compound that allows for communication between one cell and the next is a

Accepted Answer

A) neuron. 
B) nephron. 
C) synapse. 
D) neurotransmitter. 
A) neuron. 
B) nephron. 
C) synapse. 
D) neurotransmitter.

Question 2

When food enters the small intestine,a hormone stimulates the release of ______ from the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

A) acid 
B) bicarbonate 
C) bile 
D) mucus 
A) acid 
B) bicarbonate 
C) bile 
D) mucus

Question 3

Most chemical digestion takes place in the

Accepted Answer

A) stomach. 
B) small intestine. 
C) pancreas. 
D) large intestine. 
A) stomach. 
B) small intestine. 
C) pancreas. 
D) large intestine.

Question 4

Heartburn is caused by

Accepted Answer

A) the backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. 
B) the backflow of intestinal contents into the stomach. 
C) consuming spicy and acidic foods. 
D) an esophageal tear near the heart. 
A) the backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. 
B) the backflow of intestinal contents into the stomach. 
C) consuming spicy and acidic foods. 
D) an esophageal tear near the heart.

Question 5

Where does digestion begin?

Accepted Answer

A) Mouth 
B) Stomach 
C) Esophagus 
D) Small intestine 
A) Mouth 
B) Stomach 
C) Esophagus 
D) Small intestine

Question 6

The study of the ways nutrients and food influence gene expression is called

Accepted Answer

A) epidemiology. 
B) molecular biology. 
C) nutrigenomics. 
D) nutrigenetics. 
A) epidemiology. 
B) molecular biology. 
C) nutrigenomics. 
D) nutrigenetics.

Question 7

Excessive acid production in the stomach or upper small intestine could result in

Accepted Answer

A) poor iron,calcium,and folate absorption. 
B) small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. 
C) an ulcer. 
D) decreased fiber digestion and absorption. 
A) poor iron,calcium,and folate absorption. 
B) small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. 
C) an ulcer. 
D) decreased fiber digestion and absorption.

Question 8

Which absorptive process in the small intestine requires a carrier and energy to transport nutrients into absorptive cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Active absorption 
B) Phagocytosis 
C) Facilitated diffusion 
D) Passive diffusion 
A) Active absorption 
B) Phagocytosis 
C) Facilitated diffusion 
D) Passive diffusion

Question 9

Which of the following is a feature of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A) It is composed of a mucus-like substance. 
B) It picks up and transports dietary lipids. 
C) It serves to transport fat- and water-soluble vitamins to the heart. 
D) It funnels nutrients to the liver via a one-way pump. 
A) It is composed of a mucus-like substance. 
B) It picks up and transports dietary lipids. 
C) It serves to transport fat- and water-soluble vitamins to the heart. 
D) It funnels nutrients to the liver via a one-way pump.

Question 10

Which organ of the urinary system produces urine?

Accepted Answer

A) Kidney 
B) Ureter 
C) Urethra 
D) Urinary bladder 
A) Kidney 
B) Ureter 
C) Urethra 
D) Urinary bladder

Question 11

Which hormone functions in the regulation of the body's metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin 
B) Vitamin D 
C) Glucagon 
D) Thyroid hormone 
A) Insulin 
B) Vitamin D 
C) Glucagon 
D) Thyroid hormone

Question 12

The processes by which certain white blood cells identify and destroy pathogens are part of the ______ immune response.

Accepted Answer

A) specific (adaptive) 
B) nonspecific (innate) 
A) specific (adaptive) 
B) nonspecific (innate)

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: Collection of cells adapted to perform a specific function
Surface cells that line the outside of the body and all external passages within it
Type of tissue adapted to contract, to cause movement
Type of tissue that holds different structures in the body together
Group of tissues designed to perform a specific function
Type of tissue composed of highly branched, elongated cells that transport nerve impulses from one part of the body to another

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Muscle tissue and Connective tissue and Organ is...

Question 14

Which of the following substances is primarily involved in the emulsification of fat to facilitate its digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) Bicarbonate 
B) Pancreatic juices 
C) Hydrochloric acid 
D) Bile 
A) Bicarbonate 
B) Pancreatic juices 
C) Hydrochloric acid 
D) Bile

Question 15

Where are most digestive enzymes produced?

Accepted Answer

A) Pancreas and small intestine 
B) Liver and large intestine 
C) Pancreas and large intestine 
D) Liver and pancreas 
A) Pancreas and small intestine 
B) Liver and large intestine 
C) Pancreas and large intestine 
D) Liver and pancreas

Question 16

Which of the following body organs produces bile?

Accepted Answer

A) Stomach 
B) Salivary glands 
C) Pancreas 
D) Liver 
A) Stomach 
B) Salivary glands 
C) Pancreas 
D) Liver

Question 17

The constant turnover of body tissues requires the ______ supplied by carbohydrates,proteins,and lipids.

Accepted Answer

A) chemical energy 
B) hormones 
C) vitamins 
D) structural components 
A) chemical energy 
B) hormones 
C) vitamins 
D) structural components

Question 18

What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?

Accepted Answer

A) Epiglottis 
B) Tongue 
C) Tonsils 
D) Esophagus 
A) Epiglottis 
B) Tongue 
C) Tonsils 
D) Esophagus

Question 19

Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A) The specialized fluid carried by this system is blood. 
B) This system never intersects with the bloodstream. 
C) It helps to maintain the acid-base balance of the blood. 
D) It is important for transporting fat-soluble nutrients. 
A) The specialized fluid carried by this system is blood. 
B) This system never intersects with the bloodstream. 
C) It helps to maintain the acid-base balance of the blood. 
D) It is important for transporting fat-soluble nutrients.

Question 20

Which of the following is stored within the nucleus of the cell and acts as a code book for synthesizing specific proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) RNA 
B) Cells 
C) Organs 
D) DNA 
A) RNA 
B) Cells 
C) Organs 
D) DNA

A compound that allows for communication between one cell and the next is a

When food enters the small intestine,a hormone stimulates the release of ______ from the pancreas.

Most chemical digestion takes place in the

Heartburn is caused by

Where does digestion begin?

The study of the ways nutrients and food influence gene expression is called

Excessive acid production in the stomach or upper small intestine could result in

Which absorptive process in the small intestine requires a carrier and energy to transport nutrients into absorptive cells?

Which of the following is a feature of the lymphatic system?

Which organ of the urinary system produces urine?

Which hormone functions in the regulation of the body's metabolic rate?

The processes by which certain white blood cells identify and destroy pathogens are part of the ______ immune response.

Which of the following substances is primarily involved in the emulsification of fat to facilitate its digestion?

Where are most digestive enzymes produced?

Which of the following body organs produces bile?

The constant turnover of body tissues requires the ______ supplied by carbohydrates,proteins,and lipids.

What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?

Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system?

Which of the following is stored within the nucleus of the cell and acts as a code book for synthesizing specific proteins?

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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Exam 3: The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

A compound that allows for communication between one cell and the next is a

When food enters the small intestine,a hormone stimulates the release of ______ from the pancreas.

Most chemical digestion takes place in the

Heartburn is caused by

Where does digestion begin?

The study of the ways nutrients and food influence gene expression is called

Excessive acid production in the stomach or upper small intestine could result in

Which absorptive process in the small intestine requires a carrier and energy to transport nutrients into absorptive cells?

Which of the following is a feature of the lymphatic system?

Which organ of the urinary system produces urine?

Which hormone functions in the regulation of the body's metabolic rate?

The processes by which certain white blood cells identify and destroy pathogens are part of the ______ immune response.

Which of the following substances is primarily involved in the emulsification of fat to facilitate its digestion?

Where are most digestive enzymes produced?

Which of the following body organs produces bile?

The constant turnover of body tissues requires the ______ supplied by carbohydrates,proteins,and lipids.

What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?

Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system?

Which of the following is stored within the nucleus of the cell and acts as a code book for synthesizing specific proteins?

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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