Question 1

Match the following phrases with the appropriate process:
-Transport of food products from the lumen of the GI tract to the blood or lymph

Accepted Answer

A) mechanical breakdown 
B) propulsion 
C) defection 
D) ingestion 
E) absorption
F)digestion 
A) mechanical breakdown 
B) propulsion 
C) defection 
D) ingestion 
E) absorption
F)digestion

Question 2

The tongue is anchored to the floor of the mouth by the lingual frenulum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The small intestine extends from the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cardioesophageal sphincter to the pyloric sphincter (valve) 
B)  pyloric sphincter (valve) to the ileocecal valve 
C)  ileocecal valve to the appendix 
D)  appendix to the sigmoid colon 
E)  cardioesophageal sphincter to ileocecal valve 
A)  cardioesophageal sphincter to the pyloric sphincter (valve) 
B)  pyloric sphincter (valve) to the ileocecal valve 
C)  ileocecal valve to the appendix 
D)  appendix to the sigmoid colon 
E)  cardioesophageal sphincter to ileocecal valve

Question 4

Bile is produced by the liver but stored in the gallbladder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Bile is formed by the ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The organ responsible for drying out indigestible food residue through water absorption and the elimination of feces is the ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Bacteria in the small intestine make some vitamins, such as some B and K.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Predict the effect on digestion if the pancreas is unable to make and release pancreatic juices.

Accepted Answer

Pancreatic juices are rich in both enzym

Question 9

The submucosal and myenteric nerve plexuses that help regulate the mobility and secretory activity of the GI tract organs are both part of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic nervous system 
B)  autonomic nervous system 
C)  sympathetic nervous system 
D)  fight-or-flight mechanism 
E)  central nervous system 
A)  somatic nervous system 
B)  autonomic nervous system 
C)  sympathetic nervous system 
D)  fight-or-flight mechanism 
E)  central nervous system

Question 10

What is the difference between the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and the total metabolic rate (TMR)? Which one should dieters focus on for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount

Question 11

The pylorus region of the stomach is continuous with the small intestine through the pyloric sphincter (valve).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identify the digestive organ that is primarily associated with each of the following functions:
A) stomach
B) esophagus
C) small intestine
D) large intestine
E) mouth
-Tube through which food is propelled to the stomach but lacks a digestive role

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the digestive organ that is primarily...

Question 13

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following:
-The small intestine is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label H 
B)  Label J 
C)  Label D 
D)  Label F 
E)  Label G 
A)  Label H 
B)  Label J 
C)  Label D 
D)  Label F 
E)  Label G

Question 14

A nutrient may be a carbohydrate, lipid, protein, vitamin, mineral or water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which one of the following alimentary segments has NO digestive function?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardial region of the stomach 
B)  pyloric region of the stomach 
C)  mouth 
D)  esophagus 
E)  duodenum 
A)  cardial region of the stomach 
B)  pyloric region of the stomach 
C)  mouth 
D)  esophagus 
E)  duodenum

Question 16

Pancreatic enzymes are released into the stomach to break down all categories of digestible foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The total amount of kilocalories the body must consume to fuel all ongoing activities, which increases dramatically during physical exertion, is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  total metabolic rate (TMR) 
B)  homeostasis 
C)  basal metabolic rate (BMR) 
D)  body mass index (BMI) 
A)  total metabolic rate (TMR) 
B)  homeostasis 
C)  basal metabolic rate (BMR) 
D)  body mass index (BMI)

Question 18

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following:
-The large intestine is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label J 
B)  Label L 
C)  Label K 
D)  Label M 
E)  Label N 
A)  Label J 
B)  Label L 
C)  Label K 
D)  Label M 
E)  Label N

Question 19

Which of the following processes occurs last?

Accepted Answer

A)  ingestion 
B)  propulsion 
C)  defecation 
D)  mastication 
E)  segmentation 
A)  ingestion 
B)  propulsion 
C)  defecation 
D)  mastication 
E)  segmentation

Question 20

What sphincter regulates the passage of food from the esophagus into the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal anal sphincter 
B)  external anal sphincter 
C)  ileocecal sphincter 
D)  pyloric sphincter 
E)  cardioesophageal sphincter 
A)  internal anal sphincter 
B)  external anal sphincter 
C)  ileocecal sphincter 
D)  pyloric sphincter 
E)  cardioesophageal sphincter

Match the following phrases with the appropriate process: -Transport of food products from the lumen of the GI tract to the blood or lymph

The tongue is anchored to the floor of the mouth by the lingual frenulum.

The small intestine extends from the ________.

Bile is produced by the liver but stored in the gallbladder.

Bile is formed by the ________.

The organ responsible for drying out indigestible food residue through water absorption and the elimination of feces is the ________.

Bacteria in the small intestine make some vitamins, such as some B and K.

Predict the effect on digestion if the pancreas is unable to make and release pancreatic juices.

The submucosal and myenteric nerve plexuses that help regulate the mobility and secretory activity of the GI tract organs are both part of the ________.

What is the difference between the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and the total metabolic rate (TMR)? Which one should dieters focus on for weight loss?

The pylorus region of the stomach is continuous with the small intestine through the pyloric sphincter (valve).

Identify the digestive organ that is primarily associated with each of the following functions: A) stomach B) esophagus C) small intestine D) large intestine E) mouth -Tube through which food is propelled to the stomach but lacks a digestive role

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The small intestine is indicated by ________.

A nutrient may be a carbohydrate, lipid, protein, vitamin, mineral or water.

Which one of the following alimentary segments has NO digestive function?

Pancreatic enzymes are released into the stomach to break down all categories of digestible foods.

The total amount of kilocalories the body must consume to fuel all ongoing activities, which increases dramatically during physical exertion, is called the ________.

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The large intestine is indicated by ________.

Which of the following processes occurs last?

What sphincter regulates the passage of food from the esophagus into the stomach?

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Exam 14: The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

Match the following phrases with the appropriate process: -Transport of food products from the lumen of the GI tract to the blood or lymph

The tongue is anchored to the floor of the mouth by the lingual frenulum.

The small intestine extends from the ________.

Bile is produced by the liver but stored in the gallbladder.

Bile is formed by the ________.

The organ responsible for drying out indigestible food residue through water absorption and the elimination of feces is the ________.

Bacteria in the small intestine make some vitamins, such as some B and K.

Predict the effect on digestion if the pancreas is unable to make and release pancreatic juices.

The submucosal and myenteric nerve plexuses that help regulate the mobility and secretory activity of the GI tract organs are both part of the ________.

What is the difference between the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and the total metabolic rate (TMR)? Which one should dieters focus on for weight loss?

The pylorus region of the stomach is continuous with the small intestine through the pyloric sphincter (valve).

Identify the digestive organ that is primarily associated with each of the following functions: A) stomach B) esophagus C) small intestine D) large intestine E) mouth -Tube through which food is propelled to the stomach but lacks a digestive role

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The small intestine is indicated by ________.

A nutrient may be a carbohydrate, lipid, protein, vitamin, mineral or water.

Which one of the following alimentary segments has NO digestive function?

Pancreatic enzymes are released into the stomach to break down all categories of digestible foods.

The total amount of kilocalories the body must consume to fuel all ongoing activities, which increases dramatically during physical exertion, is called the ________.

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The large intestine is indicated by ________.

Which of the following processes occurs last?

What sphincter regulates the passage of food from the esophagus into the stomach?

The Human Body: An Orientation

Basic Chemistry

Cells and Tissues

Skin and Body Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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