Question 1

The stomach produces mucus which acts as a barrier to protect the stomach lining from irritation or damage from hydrochloric acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

All of the following enzymes digest protein except

Accepted Answer

A) carboxypeptidase. 
B) chymotrypsin. 
C) trypsin. 
D) amylase. 
A) carboxypeptidase. 
B) chymotrypsin. 
C) trypsin. 
D) amylase. D

Question 3

Shock- wave therapy may be useful in treating which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) diarrhea 
B) colon cancer 
C) irritable bowel syndrome 
D) gallstones 
A) diarrhea 
B) colon cancer 
C) irritable bowel syndrome 
D) gallstones D

Question 4

Bile

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas. 
B) neutralizes HCl in chime. 
C) digests protein. 
D) emulsifies fat. 
E) signals the brain to eat. 
A) stimulates the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas. 
B) neutralizes HCl in chime. 
C) digests protein. 
D) emulsifies fat. 
E) signals the brain to eat.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a function of cholecystokinin?

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid 
B) stimulates the pancreas to secrete digestive enzymes 
C) slows down gastric motility 
D) contributes to meal satisfaction 
A) stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid 
B) stimulates the pancreas to secrete digestive enzymes 
C) slows down gastric motility 
D) contributes to meal satisfaction

Question 6

Which of the following occurs in the liver?

Accepted Answer

A) bile storage 
B) production of most digestive enzymes 
C) HCl production 
D) bile manufacturing 
A) bile storage 
B) production of most digestive enzymes 
C) HCl production 
D) bile manufacturing

Question 7

Describe the pathway through the body that food takes from start to finish.

Accepted Answer

Food travels from the mouth to

Question 8

Most of the vitamin production and absorption of water occurs within the first half of the colon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The ileocecal sphincter prevents backflow of fecal contents from the large intestine into the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Fat- soluble vitamins and fat from the intestinal tract travel in blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Probiotics are live microorganisms, usually bacteria, mainly found in poultry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following occurs in the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

A) bile manufacturing 
B) passage of food to the stomach 
C) fat emulsification 
D) protein absorption 
A) bile manufacturing 
B) passage of food to the stomach 
C) fat emulsification 
D) protein absorption

Question 13

The hormone gastrin is made in the stomach and stimulates the secretion of HCl.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not correct about the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A) It contains villi. 
B) It secretes digestive enzymes. 
C) It absorbs water. 
D) It absorbs most nutrients. 
A) It contains villi. 
B) It secretes digestive enzymes. 
C) It absorbs water. 
D) It absorbs most nutrients.

Question 15

The sphincter in the bottom of the stomach is the ilocecal sphincter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Peptic ulcers are generally caused by a bacterial infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not the method used to absorb digested nutrients after they reach the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A) facilitated diffusion 
B) endocytosis 
C) passive diffusion 
D) active transport 
A) facilitated diffusion 
B) endocytosis 
C) passive diffusion 
D) active transport

Question 18

Blood removes excess water and waste products from the cells and brings these substances to the liver for excretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The stool is stored in the final part of the large intestine, called the rectum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which is not true regarding saliva?

Accepted Answer

A) It allows us to comfortably swallow dry food. 
B) We each produce 1 to 1.5 liters every day. 
C) It provides the enzyme that begins protein digestion. 
D) It helps dissolve small food particles. 
A) It allows us to comfortably swallow dry food. 
B) We each produce 1 to 1.5 liters every day. 
C) It provides the enzyme that begins protein digestion. 
D) It helps dissolve small food particles.

The stomach produces mucus which acts as a barrier to protect the stomach lining from irritation or damage from hydrochloric acid.

All of the following enzymes digest protein except

Shock- wave therapy may be useful in treating which disorder?

Bile

Which of the following is not a function of cholecystokinin?

Which of the following occurs in the liver?

Describe the pathway through the body that food takes from start to finish.

Most of the vitamin production and absorption of water occurs within the first half of the colon.

The ileocecal sphincter prevents backflow of fecal contents from the large intestine into the small intestine.

Fat- soluble vitamins and fat from the intestinal tract travel in blood.

Probiotics are live microorganisms, usually bacteria, mainly found in poultry.

Which of the following occurs in the esophagus?

The hormone gastrin is made in the stomach and stimulates the secretion of HCl.

Which of the following is not correct about the small intestine?

The sphincter in the bottom of the stomach is the ilocecal sphincter.

Peptic ulcers are generally caused by a bacterial infection.

Which of the following is not the method used to absorb digested nutrients after they reach the small intestine?

Blood removes excess water and waste products from the cells and brings these substances to the liver for excretion.

The stool is stored in the final part of the large intestine, called the rectum.

Which is not true regarding saliva?

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Exam 3: The Basics of Digestion

The stomach produces mucus which acts as a barrier to protect the stomach lining from irritation or damage from hydrochloric acid.

All of the following enzymes digest protein except

Shock- wave therapy may be useful in treating which disorder?

Bile

Which of the following is not a function of cholecystokinin?

Which of the following occurs in the liver?

Describe the pathway through the body that food takes from start to finish.

Most of the vitamin production and absorption of water occurs within the first half of the colon.

The ileocecal sphincter prevents backflow of fecal contents from the large intestine into the small intestine.

Fat- soluble vitamins and fat from the intestinal tract travel in blood.

Probiotics are live microorganisms, usually bacteria, mainly found in poultry.

Which of the following occurs in the esophagus?

The hormone gastrin is made in the stomach and stimulates the secretion of HCl.

Which of the following is not correct about the small intestine?

The sphincter in the bottom of the stomach is the ilocecal sphincter.

Peptic ulcers are generally caused by a bacterial infection.

Which of the following is not the method used to absorb digested nutrients after they reach the small intestine?

Blood removes excess water and waste products from the cells and brings these substances to the liver for excretion.

The stool is stored in the final part of the large intestine, called the rectum.

Which is not true regarding saliva?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

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