Question 1

Which of the following in NOT a characteristic of enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A) Enzymes can bind to other compounds. 
B) Enzymes can break bonds between compounds. 
C) Enzymes participate in reactions only once. 
D) Enzymes are catalysts. 
E) Enzymes create new compounds with altered chemical structures. 
A) Enzymes can bind to other compounds. 
B) Enzymes can break bonds between compounds. 
C) Enzymes participate in reactions only once. 
D) Enzymes are catalysts. 
E) Enzymes create new compounds with altered chemical structures. C

Question 2

Describe the organization of the body from cells up to organ systems using the digestive system as an example.

Accepted Answer

The gastrointestinal tract runs from the mouth to the anus and contains many cell types throughout.As an example,one cell type would be the cells of wall of the small intestine.A collection of cells is called a tissue and the type of tissue within the small intestine is termed epithelial.Tissues make up organs (small intestine)and organs make up body systems (digestive system).Organ systems work together to perform a main function,such as digestion.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of segmentation?

Accepted Answer

A) uses circular muscles in the small intestine 
B) mixes intestinal contents 
C) provides net forward movement of intestinal contents 
D) contractions of muscles occur in an uncoordinated fashion 
E) intestinal contents are mixed with digestive fluids 
A) uses circular muscles in the small intestine 
B) mixes intestinal contents 
C) provides net forward movement of intestinal contents 
D) contractions of muscles occur in an uncoordinated fashion 
E) intestinal contents are mixed with digestive fluids C

Question 4

Nutrients are primarily absorbed in which of the following organs?

Accepted Answer

A) large intestine 
B) small intestine 
C) pancreas 
D) liver 
E) stomach 
A) large intestine 
B) small intestine 
C) pancreas 
D) liver 
E) stomach

Question 5

What is the difference between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

Accepted Answer

IBS is a group of symptoms that occur to

Question 6

When a person experiences abdominal pain or discomfort,along with diarrhea and/or constipation,this may be termed

Accepted Answer

A) inflammatory bowel disease. 
B) diverticular disease. 
C) hemorrhoids. 
D) ulcers. 
E) irritable bowel syndromE. 
A) inflammatory bowel disease. 
B) diverticular disease. 
C) hemorrhoids. 
D) ulcers. 
E) irritable bowel syndromE.

Question 7

The erosion of the esophageal lining can be caused by

Accepted Answer

A) diarrheA. 
B) vomiting. 
C) constipation. 
D) gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
E) hemorrhoids. 
A) diarrheA. 
B) vomiting. 
C) constipation. 
D) gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
E) hemorrhoids.

Question 8

A person with inflammatory bowel disease can be at risk for

Accepted Answer

A) bowel obstruction. 
B) ulcers. 
C) fistulas. 
D) malnutrition. 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) bowel obstruction. 
B) ulcers. 
C) fistulas. 
D) malnutrition. 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 9

What is the process of taking food or other substances into the body via the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A) ingestion 
B) digestion 
C) absorption 
D) excretion 
E) consumption 
A) ingestion 
B) digestion 
C) absorption 
D) excretion 
E) consumption

Question 10

Which of the following is a collection of cells that have a similar origin?

Accepted Answer

A) tissue 
B) organ 
C) organ system 
D) GI tract 
E) organelle 
A) tissue 
B) organ 
C) organ system 
D) GI tract 
E) organelle

Question 11

The forcible ejection of stomach contents is called

Accepted Answer

A) diarrheA. 
B) vomiting. 
C) constipation. 
D) gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
E) acid reflux. 
A) diarrheA. 
B) vomiting. 
C) constipation. 
D) gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
E) acid reflux.

Question 12

Fats and some vitamins must first enter the _____ before they find their way into the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) lymphatic vessels 
B) liver 
C) bile ducts 
D) gallbladder 
E) pancreas 
A) lymphatic vessels 
B) liver 
C) bile ducts 
D) gallbladder 
E) pancreas

Question 13

Villi and microvilli produce a large surface area for the enhancement of

Accepted Answer

A) water balance and osmosis. 
B) homeostasis. 
C) vitamin and nutrient storage. 
D) lipid breakdown. 
E) digestion and absorption. 
A) water balance and osmosis. 
B) homeostasis. 
C) vitamin and nutrient storage. 
D) lipid breakdown. 
E) digestion and absorption.

Question 14

Rhythmic wavelike contractions of the smooth muscle of the GI tract are called

Accepted Answer

A) mastication. 
B) propulsion. 
C) digestion. 
D) segmentation. 
E) peristalsis. 
A) mastication. 
B) propulsion. 
C) digestion. 
D) segmentation. 
E) peristalsis.

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct representation of the body's organization from smallest entity to largest?

Accepted Answer

A) Tissues,Cells,Organs,Organ systems 
B) Cells,Tissues,Organs,Organ systems 
C) Organ systems,Organs,Tissues,Cells 
D) Organ systems,Organs,Cells,Tissues 
E) Tissues,Organs,Organ systems,Cells 
A) Tissues,Cells,Organs,Organ systems 
B) Cells,Tissues,Organs,Organ systems 
C) Organ systems,Organs,Tissues,Cells 
D) Organ systems,Organs,Cells,Tissues 
E) Tissues,Organs,Organ systems,Cells

Question 16

Why is the gallbladder considered an accessory organ in the digestive system? If a person were to have a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal),what might be a consequence of this procedure?

Accepted Answer

The gallbladder is considered an accesso

Question 17

Name the accessory organs of the digestive tract.

Accepted Answer

Salivary glands,live

Question 18

The digestive system includes

Accepted Answer

A) organs of the GI tract. 
B) salivary glands. 
C) liver and gallbladder. 
D) pancreas. 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) organs of the GI tract. 
B) salivary glands. 
C) liver and gallbladder. 
D) pancreas. 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 19

What is chyme? Trace the path of chyme from the stomach to the large intestine.Include the three main regions of the small intestine in your discussion.

Accepted Answer

Chyme is the semiliquefied,partially dig

Question 20

A condition in which there are small pouches or pockets in the wall or lining of the colon is known as

Accepted Answer

A) inflammatory bowel disease. 
B) diverticular disease. 
C) hemorrhoids. 
D) ulcers. 
E) irritable bowel syndromE. 
A) inflammatory bowel disease. 
B) diverticular disease. 
C) hemorrhoids. 
D) ulcers. 
E) irritable bowel syndromE.

Exam 3: Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Which of the following in NOT a characteristic of enzymes?

Describe the organization of the body from cells up to organ systems using the digestive system as an example.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of segmentation?

Nutrients are primarily absorbed in which of the following organs?

What is the difference between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

When a person experiences abdominal pain or discomfort,along with diarrhea and/or constipation,this may be termed

The erosion of the esophageal lining can be caused by

A person with inflammatory bowel disease can be at risk for

What is the process of taking food or other substances into the body via the mouth?

Which of the following is a collection of cells that have a similar origin?

The forcible ejection of stomach contents is called

Fats and some vitamins must first enter the _____ before they find their way into the blood.

Villi and microvilli produce a large surface area for the enhancement of

Rhythmic wavelike contractions of the smooth muscle of the GI tract are called

Which of the following is the correct representation of the body's organization from smallest entity to largest?

Why is the gallbladder considered an accessory organ in the digestive system? If a person were to have a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal),what might be a consequence of this procedure?

Name the accessory organs of the digestive tract.

The digestive system includes

What is chyme? Trace the path of chyme from the stomach to the large intestine.Include the three main regions of the small intestine in your discussion.

A condition in which there are small pouches or pockets in the wall or lining of the colon is known as

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