Question 1

Inflammation of the small intestinal mucosa reduces the ability of the intestine to absorb water or nutrients causing:

Accepted Answer

A) constipation. 
B) diarrhea. 
C) gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
D) gallstones. 
A) constipation. 
B) diarrhea. 
C) gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
D) gallstones.

Question 2

Which of the following sequences is organized from the simplest to the most complex arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A) atoms : molecules : tissues : organs 
B) molecules : tissues : atoms : organs 
C) tissues: atoms : molecules : organs 
D) atoms : organs : tissues : molecules 
A) atoms : molecules : tissues : organs 
B) molecules : tissues : atoms : organs 
C) tissues: atoms : molecules : organs 
D) atoms : organs : tissues : molecules

Question 3

Which organ filters metabolic waste products out of the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Kidneys 
B) Small intestine 
C) Pancreas 
D) Spleen 
A) Kidneys 
B) Small intestine 
C) Pancreas 
D) Spleen

Question 4

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 5

The absorption of nutrients by simple diffusion requires:

Accepted Answer

A) a carrier molecule. 
B) energy. 
C) a concentration gradient. 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) a carrier molecule. 
B) energy. 
C) a concentration gradient. 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 6

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 7

Which of the following accessory organs releases its secretions into the GI tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Gallbladder 
B) Pancreas 
C) Salivary glands 
D) All of these are correct 
A) Gallbladder 
B) Pancreas 
C) Salivary glands 
D) All of these are correct

Question 8

There are several mechanisms whereby nutrients can be absorbed,including simple diffusion,facilitated diffusion,and active transport.Explain each of these absorptive processes.

Accepted Answer

Simple diffusion: particles move from an

Question 9

Which statement about Helicobacter pylori is true?

Accepted Answer

A) These microorganisms are killed by the low pH of the stomach secretions. 
B) Dr.B.J.Marshall developed gastric inflammation after he drank a culture of H.pylori. 
C) H)pylori causes irritable bowel syndrome. 
D) H)pylori only causes ulcers if the stomach is already inflamed from stress. 
A) These microorganisms are killed by the low pH of the stomach secretions. 
B) Dr.B.J.Marshall developed gastric inflammation after he drank a culture of H.pylori. 
C) H)pylori causes irritable bowel syndrome. 
D) H)pylori only causes ulcers if the stomach is already inflamed from stress.

Question 10

Which of the following structures is located past (beyond)the ileocecal valve?

Accepted Answer

A) Colon 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Stomach 
D) Pharynx 
A) Colon 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Stomach 
D) Pharynx

Question 11

Activity in the digestive tract begins in response to the sight and smell of food.This is referred to as the _________ response.

Accepted Answer

A) cephalic 
B) gastric 
C) intestinal 
D) cognitive 
A) cephalic 
B) gastric 
C) intestinal 
D) cognitive

Inflammation of the small intestinal mucosa reduces the ability of the intestine to absorb water or nutrients causing:

Which of the following sequences is organized from the simplest to the most complex arrangement?

Which organ filters metabolic waste products out of the blood?

When the gastroesophageal sphincter contracts,food:

The absorption of nutrients by simple diffusion requires:

Probiotics are:

Which of the following accessory organs releases its secretions into the GI tract?

There are several mechanisms whereby nutrients can be absorbed,including simple diffusion,facilitated diffusion,and active transport.Explain each of these absorptive processes.

Which statement about Helicobacter pylori is true?

Which of the following structures is located past (beyond)the ileocecal valve?

Activity in the digestive tract begins in response to the sight and smell of food.This is referred to as the _________ response.

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

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 Minerals

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 Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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Exam 3: Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Inflammation of the small intestinal mucosa reduces the ability of the intestine to absorb water or nutrients causing:

Which of the following sequences is organized from the simplest to the most complex arrangement?

Which organ filters metabolic waste products out of the blood?

When the gastroesophageal sphincter contracts,food:

The absorption of nutrients by simple diffusion requires:

Probiotics are:

Which of the following accessory organs releases its secretions into the GI tract?

There are several mechanisms whereby nutrients can be absorbed,including simple diffusion,facilitated diffusion,and active transport.Explain each of these absorptive processes.

Which statement about Helicobacter pylori is true?

Which of the following structures is located past (beyond)the ileocecal valve?

Activity in the digestive tract begins in response to the sight and smell of food.This is referred to as the _________ response.

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

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 Minerals

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 Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

Filters