Question 1

The primary function of the stomach is to

Accepted Answer

A)  break down fats. 
B)  store food, churn, and begin digestion. 
C)  absorb major nutrients. 
D)  package feces. 
E)  eliminate water and tissue fluid. 
A)  break down fats. 
B)  store food, churn, and begin digestion. 
C)  absorb major nutrients. 
D)  package feces. 
E)  eliminate water and tissue fluid. B

Question 2

Today, physicians and dentists are concerned that gum disease is linked to ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  neurological disorders 
B)  peritonitis 
C)  vitamin deficiencies 
D)  cardiovascular disease 
E)  asthma 
A)  neurological disorders 
B)  peritonitis 
C)  vitamin deficiencies 
D)  cardiovascular disease 
E)  asthma D

Question 3

The BMI is useful because it tells you how much of your weight is due to adipose tissue regardless of your fitness, bone structure, or gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which vitamin is fat soluble?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  vitamin B6 
D)  vitamin B12 
E)  biotin 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  vitamin B6 
D)  vitamin B12 
E)  biotin

Question 5

There is a hormone produced by the stomach that feeds back and acts on the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Recent studies of an oyster-rich bay indicated a high coliform count. What should the fisheries officers do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nothing. A high coliform count is normal. 
B)  Nothing. This is good for oyster production. 
C)  Shut down the bay. This is harmful to humans who eat the oysters. 
D)  Shut down the bay. This is harmful to the oysters. 
E)  Nothing. A high coliform count would be beneficial to humans who ate the oysters. 
A)  Nothing. A high coliform count is normal. 
B)  Nothing. This is good for oyster production. 
C)  Shut down the bay. This is harmful to humans who eat the oysters. 
D)  Shut down the bay. This is harmful to the oysters. 
E)  Nothing. A high coliform count would be beneficial to humans who ate the oysters.

Question 7

Mr. Staub was rushed to the hospital because he had intense pain in his chest. After running tests on Mr. Staub it was determined that it was not suffering from a heart attack but from

Accepted Answer

A)  diverticulitis. 
B)  gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
C)  gingivitis. 
D)  peridontitis. 
E)  inflammatory bowel syndrome. 
A)  diverticulitis. 
B)  gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
C)  gingivitis. 
D)  peridontitis. 
E)  inflammatory bowel syndrome.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a function of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  to ingest food 
B)  to digest food into small nutrients so that the molecules can pass through membranes 
C)  to absorb nutrient molecules 
D)  to eliminate indigestible remains 
E)  to protect against pathogens 
A)  to ingest food 
B)  to digest food into small nutrients so that the molecules can pass through membranes 
C)  to absorb nutrient molecules 
D)  to eliminate indigestible remains 
E)  to protect against pathogens

Question 9

Which of the following is a digestive hormone that causes the liver to increase its production of bile and the gallbladder to release stored bile?

Accepted Answer

A)  GIP 
B)  CCK 
C)  HCl 
D)  ATP 
E)  NAD 
A)  GIP 
B)  CCK 
C)  HCl 
D)  ATP 
E)  NAD

Question 10

Why is bile a yellowish-greenish color?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains pancreatic juices. 
B)  It contains bilirubin. 
C)  It contains biliverdin. 
D)  It contains chlorophyll. 
E)  It contains cholesterol. 
A)  It contains pancreatic juices. 
B)  It contains bilirubin. 
C)  It contains biliverdin. 
D)  It contains chlorophyll. 
E)  It contains cholesterol.

Question 11

The glottis closes off the larynx so the bolus of food enters the esophagus and not the trachea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not produced by the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

A)  bile 
B)  sodium bicarbonate 
C)  amylase 
D)  trypsin 
E)  lipase 
A)  bile 
B)  sodium bicarbonate 
C)  amylase 
D)  trypsin 
E)  lipase

Question 13

Today, obesity is often defined as having a body mass index of 20 or greater.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not a function of the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps regulate blood cholesterol levels. 
B)  It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine. 
C)  It removes iron and certain vitamins from the blood and stores them. 
D)  It removes poisonous substances from the blood and detoxifies them. 
E)  It produces bile. 
A)  It helps regulate blood cholesterol levels. 
B)  It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine. 
C)  It removes iron and certain vitamins from the blood and stores them. 
D)  It removes poisonous substances from the blood and detoxifies them. 
E)  It produces bile.

Question 15

What type of hepatitis is usually acquired through blood transfusions or sexual contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  B 
B)  A 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  B 
B)  A 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 16

Chad was concerned about eating foods with a high glycemic index because these foods

Accepted Answer

A)  can cause LDL levels to increase. 
B)  can cause HDL levels to decrease. 
C)  can cause fatty acids to build up. 
D)  can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose. 
E)  can cause a sudden drop in blood glucose levels. 
A)  can cause LDL levels to increase. 
B)  can cause HDL levels to decrease. 
C)  can cause fatty acids to build up. 
D)  can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose. 
E)  can cause a sudden drop in blood glucose levels.

Question 17

The small lymphatic capillaries that reside in the small intestines and absorb fats are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  mesenteries. 
B)  lacteals. 
C)  gastric glands. 
D)  duodenal pits. 
E)  microvilli. 
A)  mesenteries. 
B)  lacteals. 
C)  gastric glands. 
D)  duodenal pits. 
E)  microvilli.

Question 18

The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are

Accepted Answer

A)  internal bleeding and headaches. 
B)  dehydration and itching. 
C)  diarrhea and itching. 
D)  diarrhea and bloating. 
E)  shortness of breath and bloating. 
A)  internal bleeding and headaches. 
B)  dehydration and itching. 
C)  diarrhea and itching. 
D)  diarrhea and bloating. 
E)  shortness of breath and bloating.

Question 19

Constipation can be treated by adding fiber to the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not found in/on the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle 
B)  dentin 
C)  taste buds 
D)  mucous membrane 
E)  sensory receptors 
A)  muscle 
B)  dentin 
C)  taste buds 
D)  mucous membrane 
E)  sensory receptors

Exam 8: Digestive System and Nutrition

The primary function of the stomach is to

Today, physicians and dentists are concerned that gum disease is linked to ___________.

The BMI is useful because it tells you how much of your weight is due to adipose tissue regardless of your fitness, bone structure, or gender.

Which vitamin is fat soluble?

There is a hormone produced by the stomach that feeds back and acts on the stomach.

Recent studies of an oyster-rich bay indicated a high coliform count. What should the fisheries officers do?

Mr. Staub was rushed to the hospital because he had intense pain in his chest. After running tests on Mr. Staub it was determined that it was not suffering from a heart attack but from

Which of the following is not a function of the digestive system?

Which of the following is a digestive hormone that causes the liver to increase its production of bile and the gallbladder to release stored bile?

Why is bile a yellowish-greenish color?

The glottis closes off the larynx so the bolus of food enters the esophagus and not the trachea.

Which of the following is not produced by the pancreas?

Today, obesity is often defined as having a body mass index of 20 or greater.

Which of the following is not a function of the liver?

What type of hepatitis is usually acquired through blood transfusions or sexual contact?

Chad was concerned about eating foods with a high glycemic index because these foods

The small lymphatic capillaries that reside in the small intestines and absorb fats are known as

The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are

Constipation can be treated by adding fiber to the diet.

Which of the following is not found in/on the tongue?

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