Question 1

What enzyme prevents bacterial growth in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A) Amylase 
B) Lysozyme 
C) Bacteriocidase 
D) Lipase 
A) Amylase 
B) Lysozyme 
C) Bacteriocidase 
D) Lipase

Question 2

When the gastroesophageal sphincter contracts,food:

Accepted Answer

A) flows from the esophagus into the stomach. 
B) is prevented from reentering the esophagus from the stomach. 
C) leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine. 
D) is eliminated from the body through the anus. 
A) flows from the esophagus into the stomach. 
B) is prevented from reentering the esophagus from the stomach. 
C) leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine. 
D) is eliminated from the body through the anus.

Question 3

Probiotics are:

Accepted Answer

A) an example of total parenteral nutrition. 
B) substances that promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria. 
C) are used to prevent bacterial overgrowth in the stomach. 
D) beneficial bacteria added to foods. 
A) an example of total parenteral nutrition. 
B) substances that promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria. 
C) are used to prevent bacterial overgrowth in the stomach. 
D) beneficial bacteria added to foods.

Question 4

Which of the following is most likely to inhibit gastric secretion and motility?

Accepted Answer

A) The sight and smell of food 
B) The release of gastrin from the stomach 
C) The passage of chyme into the small intestine 
D) The release of bile from the gallbladder 
A) The sight and smell of food 
B) The release of gastrin from the stomach 
C) The passage of chyme into the small intestine 
D) The release of bile from the gallbladder

What enzyme prevents bacterial growth in the mouth?

When the gastroesophageal sphincter contracts,food:

Probiotics are:

Which of the following is most likely to inhibit gastric secretion and motility?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus on Biotechnology

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Supplements

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Exam 3: Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

What enzyme prevents bacterial growth in the mouth?

When the gastroesophageal sphincter contracts,food:

Probiotics are:

Which of the following is most likely to inhibit gastric secretion and motility?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus on Biotechnology

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Supplements

Filters