Question 1

Leonard has a disease that causes his lacteals to become blocked. Based on this information, his

Accepted Answer

A)  lumen does not allow chyme to enter the small intestine. 
B)  ability to digest proteins is reduced. 
C)  intestinal tract does not absorb much fat. 
D)  hepatic portal vein can rupture.

Question 2

Antonio has severe heartburn. To reduce his risk of having frequent heartburn and developing esophageal cancer, his physician recommended that he

Accepted Answer

A)  raise the foot of his bed by 3 inches, so his head is lower than his feet, when he lies down. 
B)  take a multivitamin/multimineral pill that supplies at least 300 mg vitamin C before meals. 
C)  avoid overeating during meals. 
D)  eat more meals that include foods made with tomato-based sauces.

Question 3

Which of the following cellular activities is an example of catabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle cells breaking down glucose to release heat 
B)  Skin cells using protein to replace burned skin tissue 
C)  White blood cells making proteins that protect against harmful viruses 
D)  Brain cells forming chemicals that transmit information between the cells

Question 4

Marta is concerned that she may have colorectal cancer because, for several weeks, she has had

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic heartburn. 
B)  increased appetite. 
C)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
D)  stools that are narrower than usual.

Question 5

The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system that stores bile.

Accepted Answer

A)  appendix 
B)  jejunum 
C)  liver 
D)  gallbladder

Question 6

The bladder and kidneys are organs of the _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  integumentary 
B)  endocrine 
C)  urinary 
D)  cardiovascular

Question 7

Rose has a disease that weakened her esophagus. As a result of this condition, Rose probably

Accepted Answer

A)  has difficulty swallowing food. 
B)  has difficulty eliminating feces during bowel movements. 
C)  must eat raw foods. 
D)  digests foods too quickly.

Question 8

Jillian drinks a couple of beers and smokes over a pack of cigarettes daily. Even though she's about 40 pounds overweight, she likes to wear tight-fitting clothes. Based on this information, Jillian has a high risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
B)  ulcerative colitis. 
C)  chronic constipation. 
D)  gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Question 9

Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
B)  gallstones. 
C)  colon cancer. 
D)  gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Question 10

After being absorbed, most lipids become incorporated into

Accepted Answer

A)  chylomicrons. 
B)  the lumen. 
C)  lacteals. 
D)  the hepatic portal vein.

Question 11

Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  pancreas 
C)  gallbladder 
D)  colon

Question 12

The process of digesting food begins in the

Accepted Answer

A)  colon. 
B)  liver. 
C)  mouth. 
D)  esophagus.

Question 13

Six years ago, Jared had a cancerous growth removed from his large intestine. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A)  peptic ulcers. 
B)  colon cancer. 
C)  gallstones. 
D)  gastric reflux.

Exam 4: How Food Becomes You