Question 1

Bile assists in the chemical digestion of triglycerides by

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrolyzing them to glycerol and fatty acids. 
B)  breaking peptide bonds and hydrolyzing them to amino acids. 
C)  forming chylomicrons. 
D)  emulsifying large fat droplets into tiny ones, providing more surface area for enzymes. 
E)  assisting with the active transport of triglycerides into the blood. 
A)  hydrolyzing them to glycerol and fatty acids. 
B)  breaking peptide bonds and hydrolyzing them to amino acids. 
C)  forming chylomicrons. 
D)  emulsifying large fat droplets into tiny ones, providing more surface area for enzymes. 
E)  assisting with the active transport of triglycerides into the blood.

Question 2

The figure above shows the organs of the digestive system (labeled A-F). Match each organ to its function.
-relies on peristalsis to move food to the stomach

Accepted Answer

The answer of   The figure above shows the...

Question 3

The figure above shows the organs of the digestive system (labeled A-F). Match each organ to its function.
-produces bile

Accepted Answer

The answer of   The figure above shows the...

Question 4

Match each of the following disorders associated with the digestive system to its description.
-inflammation of the liver; caused by toxic substances or viruses

Accepted Answer

A) lactose intolerance 
B) polyp 
C) gingivitis 
D) hiatal hernia 
E) celiac disease
F)hepatitis 
A) lactose intolerance 
B) polyp 
C) gingivitis 
D) hiatal hernia 
E) celiac disease
F)hepatitis

Question 5

"MyPlate" provides a personalized approach to assist an individual in developing a successful nutrition and exercise plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Water-soluble vitamins differ from fat-soluble vitamins in that water-soluble vitamins are

Accepted Answer

A)  less readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. 
B)  stored in fat tissue. 
C)  stored for a brief period of time. 
D)  rarely required as daily supplements to the diet. 
E)  not excreted in urine. 
A)  less readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. 
B)  stored in fat tissue. 
C)  stored for a brief period of time. 
D)  rarely required as daily supplements to the diet. 
E)  not excreted in urine.

Question 7

Use the figure above to answer the following question(s).
-The ________ is the region of a tooth that lies below the gum line, and the entire tooth sits in a socket in the jawbone, lined with ________, indicated by label ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bone; periodontal membrane; C 
B)  pulp cavity; root canal; D 
C)  root; periodontal membrane; E 
D)  crown; gingiva; D 
E)  pulp cavity; root canal; A 
A)  bone; periodontal membrane; C 
B)  pulp cavity; root canal; D 
C)  root; periodontal membrane; E 
D)  crown; gingiva; D 
E)  pulp cavity; root canal; A

Question 8

The figure above shows the organs of the digestive system (labeled A-F). Match each organ to its function.
-hydrochloric acid is released to promote digestion of proteins

Accepted Answer

The answer of   The figure above shows the...

Question 9

An eating disorder in which the individual eats and then takes steps to minimize the calories just ingested by inappropriate means like misusing medications is called

Accepted Answer

A)  diverticulosis. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  anorexia nervosa. 
D)  overnutrition. 
E)  lactose intolerance. 
A)  diverticulosis. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  anorexia nervosa. 
D)  overnutrition. 
E)  lactose intolerance.

Question 10

Gingivitis occurs when tooth decay causes inflammation of the enamel and pulp of the tooth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Elimination of undigested food material from the large intestine is controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  secretin. 
B)  CCK. 
C)  the defecation reflex. 
D)  trypsin. 
E)  the appendix. 
A)  secretin. 
B)  CCK. 
C)  the defecation reflex. 
D)  trypsin. 
E)  the appendix.

Question 12

Dental caries are caused by the production of ________ by bacteria in the mouth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dental caries are caused by the production...

Question 13

Which major digestive process involves nutrient molecules passing across the mucosal layer of the gastrointestinal tract into the blood or lymph?

Accepted Answer

A)  elimination 
B)  absorption 
C)  digestion 
D)  secretion 
E)  mechanical processing and movement 
A)  elimination 
B)  absorption 
C)  digestion 
D)  secretion 
E)  mechanical processing and movement

Question 14

The amount of energy needed by the body to perform essential functions such as breathing is the ________.

Accepted Answer

basal meta

Question 15

The digestion of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates is completed in the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The digestion of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates...

Question 16

Match each layer of the gastrointestinal wall to its description.
-attaches organs to the body wall; this thin layer of connective tissue is located on the surface of the organs

Accepted Answer

A) mucosa 
B) muscularis 
C) serosa 
D) submucosa 
A) mucosa 
B) muscularis 
C) serosa 
D) submucosa

Question 17

Stomach acid does not break down the wall of the stomach because gastric juice contains a powerful base that neutralizes the acid before it can cause damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Segmentation is the primary means of mechanical breakdown of food in the digestive tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match each of the following enzymes to its description.
-secreted by salivary glands to begin breakdown of starch

Accepted Answer

A) amylase 
B) chymotrypsin 
C) lipase 
D) pepsin 
A) amylase 
B) chymotrypsin 
C) lipase 
D) pepsin

Question 20

The region of the small intestine with the lowest pH is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The region of the small intestine with...

Exam 14: The Digestive System and Nutrition

Bile assists in the chemical digestion of triglycerides by

The figure above shows the organs of the digestive system (labeled A-F). Match each organ to its function. -relies on peristalsis to move food to the stomach

The figure above shows the organs of the digestive system (labeled A-F). Match each organ to its function. -produces bile

Match each of the following disorders associated with the digestive system to its description. -inflammation of the liver; caused by toxic substances or viruses

"MyPlate" provides a personalized approach to assist an individual in developing a successful nutrition and exercise plan.

Water-soluble vitamins differ from fat-soluble vitamins in that water-soluble vitamins are

Use the figure above to answer the following question(s). -The ________ is the region of a tooth that lies below the gum line, and the entire tooth sits in a socket in the jawbone, lined with ________, indicated by label ________.

The figure above shows the organs of the digestive system (labeled A-F). Match each organ to its function. -hydrochloric acid is released to promote digestion of proteins

An eating disorder in which the individual eats and then takes steps to minimize the calories just ingested by inappropriate means like misusing medications is called

Gingivitis occurs when tooth decay causes inflammation of the enamel and pulp of the tooth.

Elimination of undigested food material from the large intestine is controlled by

Dental caries are caused by the production of ________ by bacteria in the mouth.

Which major digestive process involves nutrient molecules passing across the mucosal layer of the gastrointestinal tract into the blood or lymph?

The amount of energy needed by the body to perform essential functions such as breathing is the ________.

The digestion of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates is completed in the ________.

Match each layer of the gastrointestinal wall to its description. -attaches organs to the body wall; this thin layer of connective tissue is located on the surface of the organs

Stomach acid does not break down the wall of the stomach because gastric juice contains a powerful base that neutralizes the acid before it can cause damage.

Segmentation is the primary means of mechanical breakdown of food in the digestive tract.

Match each of the following enzymes to its description. -secreted by salivary glands to begin breakdown of starch

The region of the small intestine with the lowest pH is the ________.

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