Question 1

Cells lining the digestive tract replace themselves every:

Accepted Answer

A)  3 days. 
B)  2 weeks. 
C)  4 months. 
D)  12 months. 
A)  3 days. 
B)  2 weeks. 
C)  4 months. 
D)  12 months.

Question 2

Which of the following cells normally replace themselves once every few years?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle 
B)  skin 
C)  digestive tract 
D)  red blood 
A)  muscle 
B)  skin 
C)  digestive tract 
D)  red blood

Question 3

Differentiate between the mechanical and chemical aspects of digestion.

Accepted Answer

Mechanical digestion refers to the physi

Question 4

The importance of the lungs in the circulatory system is that they are responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A)  adding oxygen to the blood. 
B)  removing glucose from the blood. 
C)  adding nutrients to the blood. 
D)  removing extra water from the blood. 
A)  adding oxygen to the blood. 
B)  removing glucose from the blood. 
C)  adding nutrients to the blood. 
D)  removing extra water from the blood.

Question 5

Some nutrients are stored in the body in much smaller quantities than others are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Without food to replenish it, the liver's glycogen supply can be depleted within as few as:

Accepted Answer

A)  1-3 hours. 
B)  3-6 hours. 
C)  4-8 hours. 
D)  6-9 hours. 
A)  1-3 hours. 
B)  3-6 hours. 
C)  4-8 hours. 
D)  6-9 hours.

Question 7

Cells are organized into tissues that perform specialized tasks and tissues, in turn, are grouped together to form whole organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

As food moves through the digestive tract it spends the most time in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  esophagus because of the slow movement of peristalsis on chewed food. 
B)  stomach because of the extensive breakdown of carbohydrates and fats. 
C)  small intestine because of the time it takes to absorb through the villi. 
D)  large intestine because of the need to partially digest fiber and absorb water. 
A)  esophagus because of the slow movement of peristalsis on chewed food. 
B)  stomach because of the extensive breakdown of carbohydrates and fats. 
C)  small intestine because of the time it takes to absorb through the villi. 
D)  large intestine because of the need to partially digest fiber and absorb water.

Question 9

A gene variation in the cells can occasionally cause an inborn error of metabolism. If this is discovered by a healthcare provider, the advice would be to:

Accepted Answer

A)  not worry because this is a temporary condition. 
B)  eat a special diet that will minimize its potential harm to the body. 
C)  obtain a tissue transplant that will introduce new genes to the cells. 
D)  avoid all processed foods. 
A)  not worry because this is a temporary condition. 
B)  eat a special diet that will minimize its potential harm to the body. 
C)  obtain a tissue transplant that will introduce new genes to the cells. 
D)  avoid all processed foods.

Question 10

Briefly describe the actions of the body's phagocytes and lymphocytes.

Accepted Answer

Phagocytes are a type of white blood cel

Question 11

Match the digestive organs, listed on the left, with their appropriate functions, listed on the right.

Accepted Answer

1. i
2. g 
3. d 
4.

Question 12

Which of the following deliver(s) one-half ounce of ethanol?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 ounces of wine 
B)  2 ounces hard liquor 
C)  12 ounces beer 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  5 ounces of wine 
B)  2 ounces hard liquor 
C)  12 ounces beer 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 13

Alcohol's effect on nutrition is important because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the more you drink, the more nutrients you will consume. 
B)  liver cells more effectively activate vitamin D and process vitamin A. 
C)  the kidneys will reduce the excretion of magnesium, calcium, potassium, and zinc. 
D)  alcohol causes the liver to expel folate into the blood for excretion by the kidneys. 
A)  the more you drink, the more nutrients you will consume. 
B)  liver cells more effectively activate vitamin D and process vitamin A. 
C)  the kidneys will reduce the excretion of magnesium, calcium, potassium, and zinc. 
D)  alcohol causes the liver to expel folate into the blood for excretion by the kidneys.

Question 14

Cells are related to the nutrients we eat in foods because:

Accepted Answer

A)  cells create certain essential nutrients if we do not eat enough of them. 
B)  all cells replenish themselves every few days with nutrients that are consumed. 
C)  nutrients can affect how the genes in cells work. 
D)  enzymes are created to slow down the chemical reactions of a nutrient. 
A)  cells create certain essential nutrients if we do not eat enough of them. 
B)  all cells replenish themselves every few days with nutrients that are consumed. 
C)  nutrients can affect how the genes in cells work. 
D)  enzymes are created to slow down the chemical reactions of a nutrient.

Question 15

A person can eat when hunger is absent because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the hypothalamus monitors the availability of nutrients. 
B)  the conscious mind of the cortex can override body signals. 
C)  the digestive tract sends messages to the hypothalamus. 
D)  the stomach intensifies its contractions and creates hunger pangs. 
A)  the hypothalamus monitors the availability of nutrients. 
B)  the conscious mind of the cortex can override body signals. 
C)  the digestive tract sends messages to the hypothalamus. 
D)  the stomach intensifies its contractions and creates hunger pangs.

Question 16

Use the label below to answer questions 69-73.
  
-A woman who is pregnant wants to drink a margarita made from the mix and tequila to relax herself after a long work week. What would be the best recommendation for her?

Accepted Answer

A)  If she limits her intake to one drink a day, she will be fine. 
B)  She should avoid the alcohol and make a non-alcoholic version with only the mix. 
C)  She should have the drink with a meal to slow the absorption of the alcohol. 
D)  One or two drinks will be a good way to relax herself and reduce tension. 
A)  If she limits her intake to one drink a day, she will be fine. 
B)  She should avoid the alcohol and make a non-alcoholic version with only the mix. 
C)  She should have the drink with a meal to slow the absorption of the alcohol. 
D)  One or two drinks will be a good way to relax herself and reduce tension.

Question 17

A person can become intoxicated almost immediately when drinking, especially if:

Accepted Answer

A)  the stomach is empty. 
B)  drinks are consumed slowly. 
C)  carbohydrate snacks are consumed at the same time. 
D)  the drink is diluted with water. 
A)  the stomach is empty. 
B)  drinks are consumed slowly. 
C)  carbohydrate snacks are consumed at the same time. 
D)  the drink is diluted with water.

Question 18

Glycogen is stored in the body for future use. If it is drawn upon it will:

Accepted Answer

A)  be readily available because it is stored in unlimited amounts in the muscles. 
B)  be depleted from the liver after several days. 
C)  provide energy for cell activities during extended between-meal intervals. 
D)  be replaced easily by carbohydrate eaten once a day. 
A)  be readily available because it is stored in unlimited amounts in the muscles. 
B)  be depleted from the liver after several days. 
C)  provide energy for cell activities during extended between-meal intervals. 
D)  be replaced easily by carbohydrate eaten once a day.

Question 19

Frequent use of laxatives is an effective way to prevent constipation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following are the first to defend the body tissues against invaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  phagocytes 
B)  antigens 
C)  T-cells 
D)  B-cells 
A)  phagocytes 
B)  antigens 
C)  T-cells 
D)  B-cells

Cells lining the digestive tract replace themselves every:

Which of the following cells normally replace themselves once every few years?

Differentiate between the mechanical and chemical aspects of digestion.

The importance of the lungs in the circulatory system is that they are responsible for:

Some nutrients are stored in the body in much smaller quantities than others are.

Without food to replenish it, the liver's glycogen supply can be depleted within as few as:

Cells are organized into tissues that perform specialized tasks and tissues, in turn, are grouped together to form whole organs.

As food moves through the digestive tract it spends the most time in the:

A gene variation in the cells can occasionally cause an inborn error of metabolism. If this is discovered by a healthcare provider, the advice would be to:

Briefly describe the actions of the body's phagocytes and lymphocytes.

Match the digestive organs, listed on the left, with their appropriate functions, listed on the right.

Which of the following deliver(s) one-half ounce of ethanol?

Alcohol's effect on nutrition is important because:

Cells are related to the nutrients we eat in foods because:

A person can eat when hunger is absent because:

Use the label below to answer questions 69-73. -A woman who is pregnant wants to drink a margarita made from the mix and tequila to relax herself after a long work week. What would be the best recommendation for her?

A person can become intoxicated almost immediately when drinking, especially if:

Glycogen is stored in the body for future use. If it is drawn upon it will:

Frequent use of laxatives is an effective way to prevent constipation.

Which of the following are the first to defend the body tissues against invaders?

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Exam 3: The Remarkable Body

Cells lining the digestive tract replace themselves every:

Which of the following cells normally replace themselves once every few years?

Differentiate between the mechanical and chemical aspects of digestion.

The importance of the lungs in the circulatory system is that they are responsible for:

Some nutrients are stored in the body in much smaller quantities than others are.

Without food to replenish it, the liver's glycogen supply can be depleted within as few as:

Cells are organized into tissues that perform specialized tasks and tissues, in turn, are grouped together to form whole organs.

As food moves through the digestive tract it spends the most time in the:

A gene variation in the cells can occasionally cause an inborn error of metabolism. If this is discovered by a healthcare provider, the advice would be to:

Briefly describe the actions of the body's phagocytes and lymphocytes.

Match the digestive organs, listed on the left, with their appropriate functions, listed on the right.

Which of the following deliver(s) one-half ounce of ethanol?

Alcohol's effect on nutrition is important because:

Cells are related to the nutrients we eat in foods because:

A person can eat when hunger is absent because:

Use the label below to answer questions 69-73. -A woman who is pregnant wants to drink a margarita made from the mix and tequila to relax herself after a long work week. What would be the best recommendation for her?

A person can become intoxicated almost immediately when drinking, especially if:

Glycogen is stored in the body for future use. If it is drawn upon it will:

Frequent use of laxatives is an effective way to prevent constipation.

Which of the following are the first to defend the body tissues against invaders?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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