Question 1

Water and small lipids cross into the intestines freely; therefore,they are absorbed by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   simple diffusion 
B)   complex diffusion 
C)   facilitated transport 
D)   active transport 
E)   endocytosisF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

The normal pH of the stomach is about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   0.75 
B)   1.5 
C)   2.5 
D)   7.5 
E)   8.5F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Explain how water-soluble nutrients are routed through the vascular system.

Accepted Answer

The routing of the blood leaving the dig...

Question 4

A high-fiber diet can reduce pressure in the rectal veins and help prevent ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Reflux 
B)   hiccups 
C)   hemorrhoids 
D)   peptic ulcers 
E)   vomitingF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Foods that produce gas typically are high in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrates 
B)   protein 
C)   vitamins 
D)   minerals 
E)   lipidsF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for treating an ulcer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid drinking caffeine and alcohol. 
B)   Minimize use of aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. 
C)   Avoid strenuous activity. 
D)   Do not smoke. 
E)   Avoid aggravating foods.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Which statement about the absorptive system is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cells of the intestinal tract are specialized to absorb different nutrients. 
B)   Fat soluble nutrients pass through villi and enter the lymph. 
C)   The small intestine is about 25-feet long. 
D)   The many folds and villi of the small intestine increase its surface area, which helps nutrient absorption. 
E)   If one part of the GI tract becomes dysfunctional, one's diet should be adjusted accordingly.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a muscular action of digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Segmentation. 
B)   Sphincter contractions. 
C)   Peristalsis. 
D)   Stomach action. 
E)   Salivation.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

When a water-soluble nutrient molecule has been absorbed and has crossed into the cell of a villus,it enters the bloodstream and is guided to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   liver 
B)   heart 
C)   lungs 
D)   kidneys 
E)   gallbladderF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following statements about taste buds is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   They react only with particles in solution. 
B)   Fluid is needed to help dissolve foods for tasting. 
C)   There are five basic taste sensations: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami. 
D)   They can individually sense only one of the basic taste sensations at a time. 
E)   Taste perceptions are influenced by aroma, appearance, and temperature.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

MATCHING
-Periodic squeezing by the intestine's circular muscles
A)Liver
B)Crypts
C)Goblet
D)Segmentation
E)pH
F)Gastrin
G)Secretin
H)Arteries
I)Appendix
J)Water
K)Esophagus
L)Gallbladder
M)Lipase
N)Hepatic portal vein
O)Lymph
P)Ileocecal valve
Q)Cholecystokinin
R)Villi
S)Hydrolysis
T)Lymphatic system

Accepted Answer

d

Question 12

What food contains probiotics and has been used for thousands of years to promote a healthy GI tract?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fish 
B)   Yogurt 
C)   Poultry 
D)   Spinach 
E)   KaleF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Which term describes the backward flow of stomach contents?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pepsinogen 
B)   Gastric mucosa 
C)   Reflux 
D)   Catalyst 
E)   BileF) C) and D)
G) B) and D) C

Question 14

Compare and contrast the common digestive problems of vomiting and diarrhea.

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Question 15

MATCHING
-Enzyme that digests fats
A)Liver
B)Crypts
C)Goblet
D)Segmentation
E)pH
F)Gastrin
G)Secretin
H)Arteries
I)Appendix
J)Water
K)Esophagus
L)Gallbladder
M)Lipase
N)Hepatic portal vein
O)Lymph
P)Ileocecal valve
Q)Cholecystokinin
R)Villi
S)Hydrolysis
T)Lymphatic system

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which statement accurately describes the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

A)   The major hormone controlling the release of pancreatic enzymes is insulin. 
B)   Quick dietary changes improve digestion because of pancreas inefficiency. 
C)   The pancreas can increase the activity of fat-degrading enzymes in response to more fat in the diet. 
D)   In general, the amounts of digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas remain constant over a wide range of nutrient intakes. 
E)   Pancreatic enzymes can digest protein and fat but not carbohydrate.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Vomiting expels the contents of the stomach up through the ________ to the mouth.

Accepted Answer

A)   esophagus 
B)   larynx 
C)   trachea 
D)   salivary glands 
E)   duodenumF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Which hormone stimulates the gallbladder to release bile into the duodenum to emulsify fats?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lipase 
B)   Gastrin 
C)   Secretin 
D)   Cholecystokinin 
E)   GlucagonF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Bacteria in the GI tract also produce ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   mucus 
B)   several minerals 
C)   glucose 
D)   several vitamins 
E)   energyF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

The lymphatic system collects fluid from tissues throughout the body and directs its flow toward the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   liver 
B)   heart 
C)   spleen 
D)   pancreas 
E)   gallbladderF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Exam 3: Digestion,Absorption and Transport

Water and small lipids cross into the intestines freely; therefore,they are absorbed by ________.

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The normal pH of the stomach is about ________.

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Explain how water-soluble nutrients are routed through the vascular system.

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A high-fiber diet can reduce pressure in the rectal veins and help prevent ________.

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Foods that produce gas typically are high in ________.

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Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for treating an ulcer?

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Which statement about the absorptive system is FALSE?

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Which of the following is NOT a muscular action of digestion?

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When a water-soluble nutrient molecule has been absorbed and has crossed into the cell of a villus,it enters the bloodstream and is guided to the ________.

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Which of the following statements about taste buds is FALSE?

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What food contains probiotics and has been used for thousands of years to promote a healthy GI tract?

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MATCHING -Enzyme that digests fats A)Liver B)Crypts C)Goblet D)Segmentation E)pH F)Gastrin G)Secretin H)Arteries I)Appendix J)Water K)Esophagus L)Gallbladder M)Lipase N)Hepatic portal vein O)Lymph P)Ileocecal valve Q)Cholecystokinin R)Villi S)Hydrolysis T)Lymphatic system

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Vomiting expels the contents of the stomach up through the ________ to the mouth.

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Which hormone stimulates the gallbladder to release bile into the duodenum to emulsify fats?

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Bacteria in the GI tract also produce ________.

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The lymphatic system collects fluid from tissues throughout the body and directs its flow toward the ________.

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The normal pH of the stomach is about ________.

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Explain how water-soluble nutrients are routed through the vascular system.

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Foods that produce gas typically are high in ________.

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Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for treating an ulcer?

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Which statement about the absorptive system is FALSE?

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