Question 1

Deficiency of which vitamin is associated with neurological deficiencies?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin A 
D) thiamin 
A) vitamin D 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin A 
D) thiamin

Question 2

Within the lamina propria,lying just below the epithelium,is the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT),which ____.

Accepted Answer

A) controls secretions from the mucosal glands 
B) contains white blood cells and protects against ingested microorganisms 
C) initiates peristalsis 
D) secretes mucus, hormones, and digestive juices into the lumen 
A) controls secretions from the mucosal glands 
B) contains white blood cells and protects against ingested microorganisms 
C) initiates peristalsis 
D) secretes mucus, hormones, and digestive juices into the lumen

Question 3

Match the substance important for digestion with its site of production.
-pepsinogen

Accepted Answer

A) hepatocytes 
B) gastric chief cells 
C) pancreatic exocrine tissue 
D) salivary glands 
E) small intestine 
A) hepatocytes 
B) gastric chief cells 
C) pancreatic exocrine tissue 
D) salivary glands 
E) small intestine

Question 4

The parietal cells secrete ____.

Accepted Answer

A) hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor 
B) intrinsic factor and gastrin 
C) gastrin and zymogens 
D) zymogens and hydrochloric acid 
A) hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor 
B) intrinsic factor and gastrin 
C) gastrin and zymogens 
D) zymogens and hydrochloric acid

Question 5

Ghrelin increases satiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A decrease in the function of the parotid glands is most likely to result in ____.

Accepted Answer

A) a lack of triglyceride digestion 
B) bolus that is difficult to form 
C) saliva that is too thin, that is, a high water to mucus ratio 
D) diarrhea due to malabsorption 
A) a lack of triglyceride digestion 
B) bolus that is difficult to form 
C) saliva that is too thin, that is, a high water to mucus ratio 
D) diarrhea due to malabsorption

Question 7

The predominant component of saliva is amylase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Secretin is released from the enteroendocrine S-cell in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) proximal small intestine 
B) gastric mucosa 
C) esophagus 
D) colon 
A) proximal small intestine 
B) gastric mucosa 
C) esophagus 
D) colon

Question 9

Pepcid,a drug that is classified as an H₂ receptor blocker,acts by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) inhibiting the secretion of hydrogen ions by the parietal cells 
B) inhibiting the release of acetylcholine by the vagus nerve 
C) inhibiting the binding of gastrin to the parietal cells 
D) inhibiting the binding of histamine to the parietal cells 
A) inhibiting the secretion of hydrogen ions by the parietal cells 
B) inhibiting the release of acetylcholine by the vagus nerve 
C) inhibiting the binding of gastrin to the parietal cells 
D) inhibiting the binding of histamine to the parietal cells

Question 10

Which structure helps to prevent the migration of bacteria from the large intestine back into the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A) the cecum 
B) the appendix 
C) the ileocecal valve 
D) the ileum 
A) the cecum 
B) the appendix 
C) the ileocecal valve 
D) the ileum

Question 11

Secretin stimulates gastric emptying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Eating a meal stimulates ghrelin secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The surface coat of microvilli is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) the glycocalyx 
B) the crypts of Lieberkühn 
C) motilin 
D) proteases 
A) the glycocalyx 
B) the crypts of Lieberkühn 
C) motilin 
D) proteases

Question 14

The chief cells secrete ____.

Accepted Answer

A) gastrin 
B) mucus 
C) zymogens 
D) hydrochloric acid 
A) gastrin 
B) mucus 
C) zymogens 
D) hydrochloric acid

Question 15

Which structure is not considered an accessory organ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Villi are s-designed to increase the absorptive surface area of the small

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which nutritional deficiency occurs frequently following RYGB?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) protein 
C) fat 
D) vitamin C 
A) vitamin D 
B) protein 
C) fat 
D) vitamin C

Question 18

GIP stimulates the release of a hormone from the pancreatic β-cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Gastrin stimulates gastric acid secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss the role of drug therapies such as Tagamet,Zantac,and Pepcid in the treatment of peptic ulcers.

Accepted Answer

The answer should include the following

Deficiency of which vitamin is associated with neurological deficiencies?

Within the lamina propria,lying just below the epithelium,is the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT),which ____.

Match the substance important for digestion with its site of production. -pepsinogen

The parietal cells secrete ____.

Ghrelin increases satiety.

A decrease in the function of the parotid glands is most likely to result in ____.

The predominant component of saliva is amylase.

Secretin is released from the enteroendocrine S-cell in the ____.

Pepcid,a drug that is classified as an H₂ receptor blocker,acts by ____.

Which structure helps to prevent the migration of bacteria from the large intestine back into the small intestine?

Secretin stimulates gastric emptying.

Eating a meal stimulates ghrelin secretion.

The surface coat of microvilli is known as ____.

The chief cells secrete ____.

Which structure is not considered an accessory organ?

Villi are s-designed to increase the absorptive surface area of the small

Which nutritional deficiency occurs frequently following RYGB?

GIP stimulates the release of a hormone from the pancreatic β-cells.

Gastrin stimulates gastric acid secretion.

Discuss the role of drug therapies such as Tagamet,Zantac,and Pepcid in the treatment of peptic ulcers.

The Cell: A Microcosm of Life

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Lipids

Protein

Integration and Regulation of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise

Energy Expenditure, Body Composition, and Healthy Weight

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals

Water and Electrolytes

Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

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Exam 2: The Digestive System: Mechanism for Nourishing the Body

Deficiency of which vitamin is associated with neurological deficiencies?

Within the lamina propria,lying just below the epithelium,is the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT),which ____.

Match the substance important for digestion with its site of production. -pepsinogen

The parietal cells secrete ____.

Ghrelin increases satiety.

A decrease in the function of the parotid glands is most likely to result in ____.

The predominant component of saliva is amylase.

Secretin is released from the enteroendocrine S-cell in the ____.

Pepcid,a drug that is classified as an H₂ receptor blocker,acts by ____.

Which structure helps to prevent the migration of bacteria from the large intestine back into the small intestine?

Secretin stimulates gastric emptying.

Eating a meal stimulates ghrelin secretion.

The surface coat of microvilli is known as ____.

The chief cells secrete ____.

Which structure is not considered an accessory organ?

Villi are s-designed to increase the absorptive surface area of the small

Which nutritional deficiency occurs frequently following RYGB?

GIP stimulates the release of a hormone from the pancreatic β-cells.

Gastrin stimulates gastric acid secretion.

Discuss the role of drug therapies such as Tagamet,Zantac,and Pepcid in the treatment of peptic ulcers.

The Cell: A Microcosm of Life

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Lipids

Protein

Integration and Regulation of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise

Energy Expenditure, Body Composition, and Healthy Weight

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals

Water and Electrolytes

Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

Filters