Question 1

List the layers of the gastrointestinal tract wall, starting with the outer layer and moving inward.

Accepted Answer

The outermost layer is the serosa layer

Question 2

The process that pushes food through the esophagus is called

Accepted Answer

A)  peritoneum. 
B)  periosteum. 
C)  peristalsis. 
D)  perineum. 
E)  peridontal. 
A)  peritoneum. 
B)  periosteum. 
C)  peristalsis. 
D)  perineum. 
E)  peridontal.

Question 3

Swallowing consists of both a voluntary phase and a reflex action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not associated with the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol absorption 
B)  gastric glands 
C)  rugae 
D)  duodenum 
E)  pepsin 
A)  alcohol absorption 
B)  gastric glands 
C)  rugae 
D)  duodenum 
E)  pepsin

Question 5

About 90% of people suffering from anorexia nervosa are

Accepted Answer

A)  young men. 
B)  older women. 
C)  young women. 
D)  older men. 
E)  seniors 
A)  young men. 
B)  older women. 
C)  young women. 
D)  older men. 
E)  seniors

Question 6

The thick, soupy liquid of partially digested food that leaves the stomach is called

Accepted Answer

A)  bolus. 
B)  pepsin. 
C)  chyme. 
D)  lacteal. 
E)  lipase. 
A)  bolus. 
B)  pepsin. 
C)  chyme. 
D)  lacteal. 
E)  lipase.

Question 7

What is the correct order of components of the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth, esophagus, pharynx, small intestine, stomach, large intestine, rectum, and anus 
B)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, rectum, and anus 
C)  mouth, pharynx, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, rectum, large intestine, and anus 
D)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus 
E)  mouth, rectum, large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, pharynx, and anus 
A)  mouth, esophagus, pharynx, small intestine, stomach, large intestine, rectum, and anus 
B)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, rectum, and anus 
C)  mouth, pharynx, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, rectum, large intestine, and anus 
D)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus 
E)  mouth, rectum, large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, pharynx, and anus

Question 8

What is one benefit of normal flora in the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  absorb iron 
B)  absorb fats 
C)  produce vitamin B 
D)  produce bile 
E)  absorb water 
A)  absorb iron 
B)  absorb fats 
C)  produce vitamin B 
D)  produce bile 
E)  absorb water

Question 9

List the functions of the liver.

Accepted Answer

1. Destroy old red blood cells

Question 10

What is the relationship between Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crohn's disease is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases. 
B)  Inflammatory bowel disease is a type of Crohn's disease. 
C)  They are two separate diseases but both affect only the colon. 
D)  In Crohn's disease, the colon is affected, but in inflammatory bowel disease only the small intestine is affected. 
E)  In Crohn's disease, small pouches form in the muscularis, while in inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation occurs throughout the digestive tract. 
A)  Crohn's disease is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases. 
B)  Inflammatory bowel disease is a type of Crohn's disease. 
C)  They are two separate diseases but both affect only the colon. 
D)  In Crohn's disease, the colon is affected, but in inflammatory bowel disease only the small intestine is affected. 
E)  In Crohn's disease, small pouches form in the muscularis, while in inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation occurs throughout the digestive tract.

Question 11

The gallbladder produces bile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When a nutrition label states that something has "0" grams of trans fat, this might not mean there are no trans fats in the food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The dentist explained that dental caries are caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids. 
B)  yeast within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids. 
C)  bacteria within the mouth metabolizing proteins. 
D)  bacteria within the mouth metabolizing sugar. 
E)  enzymes within the mouth metabolizing sugars. 
A)  bacteria within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids. 
B)  yeast within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids. 
C)  bacteria within the mouth metabolizing proteins. 
D)  bacteria within the mouth metabolizing sugar. 
E)  enzymes within the mouth metabolizing sugars.

Question 14

If your appendix bursts it may lead to a life threatening condition called

Accepted Answer

A)  peritonitis. 
B)  diverticulitis. 
C)  rickets. 
D)  osteoporosis. 
E)  cirrhosis. 
A)  peritonitis. 
B)  diverticulitis. 
C)  rickets. 
D)  osteoporosis. 
E)  cirrhosis.

Question 15

What serves as an emulsifying agent for fats in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  lipase 
B)  bile 
C)  amylase 
D)  pepsin 
E)  maltase 
A)  lipase 
B)  bile 
C)  amylase 
D)  pepsin 
E)  maltase

Question 16

According to the BMI chart, a healthy BMI is in the range of

Accepted Answer

A)  18.5 to 24.9. 
B)  25 to 29.9. 
C)  30 or higher. 
D)  40 or higher. 
E)  50 or higher. 
A)  18.5 to 24.9. 
B)  25 to 29.9. 
C)  30 or higher. 
D)  40 or higher. 
E)  50 or higher.

Question 17

Which of the following will not reduce dietary lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remove skin from poultry. 
B)  Broil rather than fry. 
C)  Use butter instead of herbs and spices. 
D)  Use lemon juice instead of salad dressing. 
E)  Avoid packaged foods that contain hydrogenated fats. 
A)  Remove skin from poultry. 
B)  Broil rather than fry. 
C)  Use butter instead of herbs and spices. 
D)  Use lemon juice instead of salad dressing. 
E)  Avoid packaged foods that contain hydrogenated fats.

Question 18

The major portions of the large intestine include

Accepted Answer

A)  the duodenum, cecum, and rectum. 
B)  the jejunum, colon, and anus. 
C)  the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus. 
D)  the colon, duodenum, cecum, and rectum. 
E)  the colon, anus, duodenum, and jejunum. 
A)  the duodenum, cecum, and rectum. 
B)  the jejunum, colon, and anus. 
C)  the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus. 
D)  the colon, duodenum, cecum, and rectum. 
E)  the colon, anus, duodenum, and jejunum.

Question 19

Which of the following is necessary for strong bones and teeth, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  magnesium 
D)  sodium 
E)  sulfur 
A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  magnesium 
D)  sodium 
E)  sulfur

Question 20

All of the accessory organs of the digestive system send secretions to the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Digestive System and Nutrition

List the layers of the gastrointestinal tract wall, starting with the outer layer and moving inward.

The process that pushes food through the esophagus is called

Swallowing consists of both a voluntary phase and a reflex action.

Which of the following is not associated with the stomach?

About 90% of people suffering from anorexia nervosa are

The thick, soupy liquid of partially digested food that leaves the stomach is called

What is the correct order of components of the digestive tract?

What is one benefit of normal flora in the large intestine?

List the functions of the liver.

What is the relationship between Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease?

The gallbladder produces bile.

When a nutrition label states that something has "0" grams of trans fat, this might not mean there are no trans fats in the food.

The dentist explained that dental caries are caused by

If your appendix bursts it may lead to a life threatening condition called

What serves as an emulsifying agent for fats in the small intestine?

According to the BMI chart, a healthy BMI is in the range of

Which of the following will not reduce dietary lipids?

The major portions of the large intestine include

Which of the following is necessary for strong bones and teeth, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and blood clotting?

All of the accessory organs of the digestive system send secretions to the small intestine.

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