Question 1

What greatly increases the capacity of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  crypts 
B)  lumens 
C)  polyps 
D)  rugae 
E)  diverticula 
A)  crypts 
B)  lumens 
C)  polyps 
D)  rugae 
E)  diverticula

Question 2

What serves as an emulsifying agent in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  lipase 
B)  bile 
C)  amylase 
D)  pepsin 
E)  maltase 
A)  lipase 
B)  bile 
C)  amylase 
D)  pepsin 
E)  maltase

Question 3

What type of hepatitis is usually acquired through blood transfusions or sexual contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  B 
B)  A 
C)  C 
A)  B 
B)  A 
C)  C

Question 4

Which of the following is a digestive hormone that causes the liver to increase its production of bile and the gallbladder to release stored bile?

Accepted Answer

A)  GIP 
B)  CCK 
C)  HCl 
D)  ATP 
E)  NAD 
A)  GIP 
B)  CCK 
C)  HCl 
D)  ATP 
E)  NAD

Question 5

Today,physicians and dentists are concerned that gum disease is linked to ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  neurological disorders. 
B)  peritonitis. 
C)  vitamin deficiencies. 
D)  cardiovascular disease. 
E)  asthma. 
A)  neurological disorders. 
B)  peritonitis. 
C)  vitamin deficiencies. 
D)  cardiovascular disease. 
E)  asthma.

Question 6

The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are

Accepted Answer

A)  internal bleeding and headaches. 
B)  dehydration and itching. 
C)  diarrhea and itching. 
D)  diarrhea and bloating. 
E)  shortness of breath and bloating. 
A)  internal bleeding and headaches. 
B)  dehydration and itching. 
C)  diarrhea and itching. 
D)  diarrhea and bloating. 
E)  shortness of breath and bloating.

Question 7

What is one benefit of normal flora in the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  absorb iron 
B)  absorb fats 
C)  produce vitamin B 
D)  produce bile 
E)  absorb water 
A)  absorb iron 
B)  absorb fats 
C)  produce vitamin B 
D)  produce bile 
E)  absorb water

Question 8

A deficiency in which mineral leads to thyroid deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  iodine 
B)  copper 
C)  zinc 
D)  selenium 
E)  manganese 
A)  iodine 
B)  copper 
C)  zinc 
D)  selenium 
E)  manganese

Question 9

The dentist explained that dental caries are caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids. 
B)  yeast within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids. 
C)  bacteria within the mouth metabolizing proteins. 
D)  bacteria within the mouth metabolizing sugar. 
E)  enzymes within the mouth metabolizing sugars. 
A)  bacteria within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids. 
B)  yeast within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids. 
C)  bacteria within the mouth metabolizing proteins. 
D)  bacteria within the mouth metabolizing sugar. 
E)  enzymes within the mouth metabolizing sugars.

Question 10

Constipation can be treated by adding fiber to the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not a liver function?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps regulate blood cholesterol levels. 
B)  It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine. 
C)  It removes iron and certain vitamins from the blood and stores them. 
D)  It removes poisonous substances from the blood and detoxifies them. 
E)  It produces bile. 
A)  It helps regulate blood cholesterol levels. 
B)  It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine. 
C)  It removes iron and certain vitamins from the blood and stores them. 
D)  It removes poisonous substances from the blood and detoxifies them. 
E)  It produces bile.

Question 12

All of the accessory organs of the digestive system send secretions to the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Today,obesity is often defined as having a body mass index of 20 or greater.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the relationship between Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crohn's disease is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases. 
B)  Inflammatory bowel disease is a type of Crohn's disease. 
C)  They are two separate diseases but both affect only the colon. 
D)  In Crohn's disease, the colon is affected, but in inflammatory bowel disease only the small intestine is affected. 
E)  In Crohn's disease, small pouches form in the muscularis, while in inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation occurs throughout the digestive tract. 
A)  Crohn's disease is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases. 
B)  Inflammatory bowel disease is a type of Crohn's disease. 
C)  They are two separate diseases but both affect only the colon. 
D)  In Crohn's disease, the colon is affected, but in inflammatory bowel disease only the small intestine is affected. 
E)  In Crohn's disease, small pouches form in the muscularis, while in inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation occurs throughout the digestive tract.

Question 15

Bryan is 6' 2" and weighs 160 pounds.Calculate his BMI and determine his status based upon figure 8.11.

Accepted Answer

A)  25.2, healthy 
B)  20.5, healthy 
C)  32.4, obese 
D)  33.5, obese 
E)  27.6, overweight 
A)  25.2, healthy 
B)  20.5, healthy 
C)  32.4, obese 
D)  33.5, obese 
E)  27.6, overweight

Question 16

About 90% of people suffering from anorexia nervosa are

Accepted Answer

A)  young men. 
B)  older women. 
C)  young women. 
D)  older men. 
A)  young men. 
B)  older women. 
C)  young women. 
D)  older men.

Question 17

Which of the following will not reduce dietary lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remove skin from poultry. 
B)  Broil rather than fry. 
C)  Use butter instead of herbs and spices. 
D)  Use lemon juice instead of salad dressing. 
E)  Avoid packaged foods that contain hydrogenated fats. 
A)  Remove skin from poultry. 
B)  Broil rather than fry. 
C)  Use butter instead of herbs and spices. 
D)  Use lemon juice instead of salad dressing. 
E)  Avoid packaged foods that contain hydrogenated fats.

Question 18

Chad was concerned about eating foods with a high glycemic index because these foods

Accepted Answer

A)  can cause LDL levels to increase. 
B)  can cause HDL levels to decrease. 
C)  can cause fatty acids to build up. 
D)  can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose. 
E)  can cause a sudden drop in blood glucose levels. 
A)  can cause LDL levels to increase. 
B)  can cause HDL levels to decrease. 
C)  can cause fatty acids to build up. 
D)  can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose. 
E)  can cause a sudden drop in blood glucose levels.

Question 19

The stomach is bounded on both ends by a sphincter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of following is not considered an accessory organ of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  salivary glands 
C)  small intestines 
D)  pancreas 
E)  gallbladder 
A)  liver 
B)  salivary glands 
C)  small intestines 
D)  pancreas 
E)  gallbladder

Exam 8: Digestive System and Nutrition

What greatly increases the capacity of the stomach?

What serves as an emulsifying agent in the small intestine?

What type of hepatitis is usually acquired through blood transfusions or sexual contact?

Which of the following is a digestive hormone that causes the liver to increase its production of bile and the gallbladder to release stored bile?

Today,physicians and dentists are concerned that gum disease is linked to ___________.

The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are

What is one benefit of normal flora in the large intestine?

A deficiency in which mineral leads to thyroid deficiency?

The dentist explained that dental caries are caused by

Constipation can be treated by adding fiber to the diet.

Which of the following is not a liver function?

All of the accessory organs of the digestive system send secretions to the small intestine.

Today,obesity is often defined as having a body mass index of 20 or greater.

What is the relationship between Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease?

Bryan is 6' 2" and weighs 160 pounds.Calculate his BMI and determine his status based upon figure 8.11.

About 90% of people suffering from anorexia nervosa are

Which of the following will not reduce dietary lipids?

Chad was concerned about eating foods with a high glycemic index because these foods

The stomach is bounded on both ends by a sphincter.

Which of following is not considered an accessory organ of the digestive system?

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