Question 1

The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to

Accepted Answer

A)  promote fat digestion. 
B)  activate stomach enzymes. 
C)  protect stomach cells from acid and enzymes. 
D)  keep the stomach bacteria-free. 
A)  promote fat digestion. 
B)  activate stomach enzymes. 
C)  protect stomach cells from acid and enzymes. 
D)  keep the stomach bacteria-free. C

Question 2

Which of the following is not a sht-term stage site f carbohydrates in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood 
B)  liver 
C)  brain 
D)  muscle 
A)  blood 
B)  liver 
C)  brain 
D)  muscle C

Question 3

The _______________ prevents the entrance of food into the trachea.

Accepted Answer

epiglottis

Question 4

When a nutrient moves from an area of higher concentration into an absptive cell where the concentration is lower, this is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

passive ab

Question 5

What substance helps suspend fat in a watery digestive mixture, making fat me available to digestive enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bicarbonate 
B)  Mucus 
C)  Bile 
D)  Pancreatic juices 
A)  Bicarbonate 
B)  Mucus 
C)  Bile 
D)  Pancreatic juices

Question 6

Partially digested food in the stomach is also known as _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Partially digested food in the stomach is...

Question 7

Which of the following meals would leave the stomach last?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bagel, orange juice, and banana 
B)  Non-fat yogurt, banana, and skim milk 
C)  Raisin Bran, skim milk, English muffin, and coffee 
D)  Sausage, egg, cheese, biscuit, and coffee 
A)  Bagel, orange juice, and banana 
B)  Non-fat yogurt, banana, and skim milk 
C)  Raisin Bran, skim milk, English muffin, and coffee 
D)  Sausage, egg, cheese, biscuit, and coffee

Question 8

These protein-based substances enhance digestion by making chemical reactions me likely to happen.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bile 
B)  Emulsifiers 
C)  Enzymes 
D)  Hormones 
A)  Bile 
B)  Emulsifiers 
C)  Enzymes 
D)  Hormones

Question 9

Most 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 10

After digestion and absption, which circulaty system carries fat and fat-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Portal 
B)  Enterohepatic 
C)  Lymphatic 
D)  Mesentery 
A)  Portal 
B)  Enterohepatic 
C)  Lymphatic 
D)  Mesentery

Question 11

Which of the following therapies is appropriate f ulcer treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aspirin 
B)  Antacids 
C)  Orange juice 
D)  Milk and cream 
A)  Aspirin 
B)  Antacids 
C)  Orange juice 
D)  Milk and cream

Question 12

Partially digested food that enters the small intestine from the stomach is called

Accepted Answer

A)  bolus. 
B)  mass. 
C)  chyme. 
D)  bile. 
A)  bolus. 
B)  mass. 
C)  chyme. 
D)  bile.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Messages are transmitted from one neuron to another by the action of _______________________________.

Accepted Answer

neurotrans

Question 15

The digestive system suppts the ______ system by destroying pathogens and preventing microganisms from entering the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The digestive system suppts the ______ system...

Question 16

The _______________ system is responsible f transpting fat-soluble nutrients from the digestive system to the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________ system is responsible f transpting...

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding bile?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is secreted in response to the presence of carbohydrates in the small intestine. 
B)  It stimulates the release of pancreatic juices. 
C)  It is produced by the liver. 
D)  It is a hormone. 
A)  It is secreted in response to the presence of carbohydrates in the small intestine. 
B)  It stimulates the release of pancreatic juices. 
C)  It is produced by the liver. 
D)  It is a hormone.

Question 18

Which of the following is not considered part of the GI tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anus 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Colon 
D)  Esophagus 
A)  Anus 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Colon 
D)  Esophagus

Question 19

The ring-like muscles that retard prevent backflow of partially digested food in the gastrointestinal tract are called

Accepted Answer

A)  sphincters. 
B)  passages. 
C)  openings. 
D)  gates. 
A)  sphincters. 
B)  passages. 
C)  openings. 
D)  gates.

Question 20

Which of the following is an imptant dietary recommendation f avoiding heartburn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat smaller meals that are lower in fat. 
B)  Eat large meals. 
C)  Eat meals low in carbohydrate. 
D)  Avoid fluids. 
A)  Eat smaller meals that are lower in fat. 
B)  Eat large meals. 
C)  Eat meals low in carbohydrate. 
D)  Avoid fluids.

The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to

Which of the following is not a sht-term stage site f carbohydrates in the body?

The _______________ prevents the entrance of food into the trachea.

When a nutrient moves from an area of higher concentration into an absptive cell where the concentration is lower, this is called _______________.

What substance helps suspend fat in a watery digestive mixture, making fat me available to digestive enzymes?

Partially digested food in the stomach is also known as _______________.

Which of the following meals would leave the stomach last?

These protein-based substances enhance digestion by making chemical reactions me likely to happen.

Most digestion takes place in the

After digestion and absption, which circulaty system carries fat and fat-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following therapies is appropriate f ulcer treatment?

Partially digested food that enters the small intestine from the stomach is called

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

Messages are transmitted from one neuron to another by the action of _______________________________.

The digestive system suppts the ______ system by destroying pathogens and preventing microganisms from entering the bloodstream.

The _______________ system is responsible f transpting fat-soluble nutrients from the digestive system to the bloodstream.

Which of the following is true regarding bile?

Which of the following is not considered part of the GI tract?

The ring-like muscles that retard prevent backflow of partially digested food in the gastrointestinal tract are called

Which of the following is an imptant dietary recommendation f avoiding heartburn?

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Exam 3: The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to

Which of the following is not a sht-term stage site f carbohydrates in the body?

The _______________ prevents the entrance of food into the trachea.

When a nutrient moves from an area of higher concentration into an absptive cell where the concentration is lower, this is called _______________.

What substance helps suspend fat in a watery digestive mixture, making fat me available to digestive enzymes?

Partially digested food in the stomach is also known as _______________.

Which of the following meals would leave the stomach last?

These protein-based substances enhance digestion by making chemical reactions me likely to happen.

Most digestion takes place in the

After digestion and absption, which circulaty system carries fat and fat-soluble vitamins?

Which of the following therapies is appropriate f ulcer treatment?

Partially digested food that enters the small intestine from the stomach is called

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

Messages are transmitted from one neuron to another by the action of _______________________________.

The digestive system suppts the ______ system by destroying pathogens and preventing microganisms from entering the bloodstream.

The _______________ system is responsible f transpting fat-soluble nutrients from the digestive system to the bloodstream.

Which of the following is true regarding bile?

Which of the following is not considered part of the GI tract?

The ring-like muscles that retard prevent backflow of partially digested food in the gastrointestinal tract are called

Which of the following is an imptant dietary recommendation f avoiding heartburn?

What You Eat and Why

Guidelines F Designing a Healthy Diet

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Spts

Eating Disders: Anexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Other Conditions

Undernutrition Throughout the Wld

Safety of Food and Water

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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