Question 1

The wall of the small intestine is folded, and within the folds are fingerlike projections called _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The wall of the small intestine is...

Question 2

The ________________________ system shelters humans from threats such as diseases and toxins.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphatic 
B)  immune 
C)  cardiovascular 
D)  endocrine 
A)  lymphatic 
B)  immune 
C)  cardiovascular 
D)  endocrine

Question 3

Which of the following act as a code book f synthesizing specific proteins required to perfm specific body tasks?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

A(n) _______________ is a medication that inhibits the ability of gastric cells to secrete hydrogen ions.

Accepted Answer

proton pum

Question 5

A muscular ring that prevents backflow of materials into the previous digestive compartment is called a _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A muscular ring that prevents backflow of...

Question 6

Which of the following is a function of sphincter muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breaks apart food particles 
B)  Controls passage of food through the GI tract 
C)  Controls peristalsis 
D)  Releases enzymes and hormones into the GI tract 
A)  Breaks apart food particles 
B)  Controls passage of food through the GI tract 
C)  Controls peristalsis 
D)  Releases enzymes and hormones into the GI tract

Question 7

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 is not involved in the transport of nutrients. 
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 is not involved in the transport of nutrients. 
D)  It is important for transporting fat-soluble nutrients.

Question 8

What percentage of a meal has been absbed by the time it leaves the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  55% 
C)  80% 
D)  95% 
A)  25% 
B)  55% 
C)  80% 
D)  95%

Question 9

The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called

Accepted Answer

A)  regurgitation. 
B)  peristalsis. 
C)  propulsion. 
D)  compression. 
A)  regurgitation. 
B)  peristalsis. 
C)  propulsion. 
D)  compression.

Question 10

Which of the following is a description of chyme?

Accepted Answer

A)  A watery mixture of partially digested food released by the stomach into the intestines 
B)  The semisolid mass of undigested food that is swallowed 
C)  The mixture of pancreatic juices containing enzymes for digestion 
D)  A thick, viscous material synthesized by mucosal cells for protection against digestive juices 
A)  A watery mixture of partially digested food released by the stomach into the intestines 
B)  The semisolid mass of undigested food that is swallowed 
C)  The mixture of pancreatic juices containing enzymes for digestion 
D)  A thick, viscous material synthesized by mucosal cells for protection against digestive juices

Question 11

A function of the large intestine is to absb

Accepted Answer

A)  fats and proteins. 
B)  vitamins and minerals. 
C)  water and minerals. 
D)  proteins and carbohydrates. 
A)  fats and proteins. 
B)  vitamins and minerals. 
C)  water and minerals. 
D)  proteins and carbohydrates.

Question 12

Blood leaving the intestine goes by way of a vein to the

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys. 
B)  heart. 
C)  liver. 
D)  pancreas. 
A)  kidneys. 
B)  heart. 
C)  liver. 
D)  pancreas.

Question 13

What is one function of the pylic sphincter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevents esophageal contents from emptying too quickly into the stomach 
B)  Prevents stomach contents from backing up into the esophagus 
C)  Prevents intestinal contents from backing up into the stomach 
D)  Prevents intestinal contents from emptying too quickly into the colon 
A)  Prevents esophageal contents from emptying too quickly into the stomach 
B)  Prevents stomach contents from backing up into the esophagus 
C)  Prevents intestinal contents from backing up into the stomach 
D)  Prevents intestinal contents from emptying too quickly into the colon

Question 14

The primary components of fecal material are water and _______________.

Accepted Answer

fiber OR u

Question 15

What sphincter separates the small intestine from the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pyloric 
B)  Esophageal 
C)  Rectal 
D)  Ileocecal 
A)  Pyloric 
B)  Esophageal 
C)  Rectal 
D)  Ileocecal

Question 16

Transmission of nerve impulses relies on the concentrations of ______ in the neuron.

Accepted Answer

A)  B vitamins 
B)  calcium and magnesium 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  sodium and potassium 
A)  B vitamins 
B)  calcium and magnesium 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  sodium and potassium

Question 17

Which pH best describes the environment of the stomach when stimulated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neutral 
B)  Both acidic and basic 
C)  Acidic 
D)  Basic 
A)  Neutral 
B)  Both acidic and basic 
C)  Acidic 
D)  Basic

Question 18

The study of how food impacts health through its interaction with our genes and its subsequent effect on gene expression is called

Accepted Answer

A)  epidemiology. 
B)  molecular biology. 
C)  nutrigenomics. 
D)  genetic engineering. 
A)  epidemiology. 
B)  molecular biology. 
C)  nutrigenomics. 
D)  genetic engineering.

Question 19

In passive absption, nutrients enter the cell

Accepted Answer

A)  with a carrier. 
B)  with the expenditure of energy. 
C)  from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration. 
D)  from an area of lower concentration to one of higher concentration. 
A)  with a carrier. 
B)  with the expenditure of energy. 
C)  from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration. 
D)  from an area of lower concentration to one of higher concentration.

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: Fingerlike projections in the small intestine that participate in digestion and absorption of foodstuffs 
A compound that speeds the rate of chemical processes but is not altered by the process 
Tissue lining erosion in the stomach or upper small intestine 
Movement of nutrients from the intestinal lumen into absorptive cells from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration 
Nitrogen-containing waste product found in urine
A brothy, meaty, savory flavor in some foods; monosodium glutamate enhances this flavor 
Collection of cells adapted to perform a specific function 
The process whereby food is broken into forms that can be absorbed across the wall of the GI tract 
A muscular valve that controls the flow of foodstuffs into the stomach 
A collection of organs that work together to perform an overall function 
The site of hereditary information in cells 
A pain emanating from the esophagus caused by stomach acid backing up and irritating its tissue 
A substance released into the small intestine to aid fat absorption 
A mixture of stomach secretions and partially digested food 
A group of tissues designed to perform a specific function 
Movement of nutrients into absorptive cells using a carrier and expending energy

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  Active absorption  and  Enzyme is...

The wall of the small intestine is folded, and within the folds are fingerlike projections called _______________.

The ________________________ system shelters humans from threats such as diseases and toxins.

Which of the following act as a code book f synthesizing specific proteins required to perfm specific body tasks?

A(n) _______________ is a medication that inhibits the ability of gastric cells to secrete hydrogen ions.

A muscular ring that prevents backflow of materials into the previous digestive compartment is called a _______________.

Which of the following is a function of sphincter muscles?

Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system?

What percentage of a meal has been absbed by the time it leaves the small intestine?

The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called

Which of the following is a description of chyme?

A function of the large intestine is to absb

Blood leaving the intestine goes by way of a vein to the

What is one function of the pylic sphincter?

The primary components of fecal material are water and _______________.

What sphincter separates the small intestine from the large intestine?

Transmission of nerve impulses relies on the concentrations of ______ in the neuron.

Which pH best describes the environment of the stomach when stimulated?

The study of how food impacts health through its interaction with our genes and its subsequent effect on gene expression is called

In passive absption, nutrients enter the cell

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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Exam 3: The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

The wall of the small intestine is folded, and within the folds are fingerlike projections called _______________.

The ________________________ system shelters humans from threats such as diseases and toxins.

Which of the following act as a code book f synthesizing specific proteins required to perfm specific body tasks?

A(n) _______________ is a medication that inhibits the ability of gastric cells to secrete hydrogen ions.

A muscular ring that prevents backflow of materials into the previous digestive compartment is called a _______________.

Which of the following is a function of sphincter muscles?

Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system?

What percentage of a meal has been absbed by the time it leaves the small intestine?

The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called

Which of the following is a description of chyme?

A function of the large intestine is to absb

Blood leaving the intestine goes by way of a vein to the

What is one function of the pylic sphincter?

The primary components of fecal material are water and _______________.

What sphincter separates the small intestine from the large intestine?

Transmission of nerve impulses relies on the concentrations of ______ in the neuron.

Which pH best describes the environment of the stomach when stimulated?

The study of how food impacts health through its interaction with our genes and its subsequent effect on gene expression is called

In passive absption, nutrients enter the cell

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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