Question 1

All of the following statements are true about the clam's digestion EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the clam is a filter feeder. 
B) the clam has a single opening for the entry of food and the exit of digestive wastes. 
C) the clam is a continuous feeder. 
D) small food particles are collected on the gills and moved by cilia to the mouth. 
A) the clam is a filter feeder. 
B) the clam has a single opening for the entry of food and the exit of digestive wastes. 
C) the clam is a continuous feeder. 
D) small food particles are collected on the gills and moved by cilia to the mouth.

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning dietary protein is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein should supply the bulk of our dietary calories. 
B) It is not possible for vegetarians to have a balanced diet with adequate protein intake. 
C) The average American eats about half the recommended protein. 
D) Dietary protein is digested to nucleic acids,which are used to make DNA. 
E) Growth in children may be delayed or stunted if essential amino acids are not present in their diets. 
A) Protein should supply the bulk of our dietary calories. 
B) It is not possible for vegetarians to have a balanced diet with adequate protein intake. 
C) The average American eats about half the recommended protein. 
D) Dietary protein is digested to nucleic acids,which are used to make DNA. 
E) Growth in children may be delayed or stunted if essential amino acids are not present in their diets.

Question 3

All of the following statements are true about squids EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) squids are continuous feeders. 
B) the squid's tentacles seize its prey. 
C) the mouth has jaws that bite off pieces of prey with the help of a toothy radula. 
D) digestion occurs in the stomach and a cecum. 
E) squids are molluscs. 
A) squids are continuous feeders. 
B) the squid's tentacles seize its prey. 
C) the mouth has jaws that bite off pieces of prey with the help of a toothy radula. 
D) digestion occurs in the stomach and a cecum. 
E) squids are molluscs.

Question 4

The hepatic portal vein brings blood to the liver from the _______ and as the blood passes through the liver it is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the lungs; deoxygenated 
B) the mouth; acidified 
C) the pancreas; oxygenated 
D) the small intestine; detoxified 
A) the lungs; deoxygenated 
B) the mouth; acidified 
C) the pancreas; oxygenated 
D) the small intestine; detoxified

Question 5

Which of the following is considered an accessory gland in the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A) pharynx 
B) esophagus 
C) stomach 
D) cecum 
E) pancreas 
A) pharynx 
B) esophagus 
C) stomach 
D) cecum 
E) pancreas

Question 6

The finger-like projections along the surface of the small intestines are called

Accepted Answer

A) mucosa. 
B) lacteals. 
C) capillaries. 
D) microvilli. 
E) appendices. 
A) mucosa. 
B) lacteals. 
C) capillaries. 
D) microvilli. 
E) appendices.

Question 7

Because of the tooth structure and diet,which of the following would be classified as a carnivore?

Accepted Answer

A) human 
B) rat 
C) dolphin 
D) raccoon 
E) brown bear 
A) human 
B) rat 
C) dolphin 
D) raccoon 
E) brown bear

Question 8

What are the potential consequences if a person has their gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

A) Their body will not be able to store the excess bile produced by the liver.This means that they will have a decreased ability to emulsify the fats found within the small intestine. 
B) Their body will not be able to store the excess bile produced by the liver.This means that they will have a decreased ability to emulsify the fats found within the stomach. 
C) The liver will stop producing bile because it won't have any place to store it.This means that they will have a decreased ability to emulsify the fats found within the small intestine. 
D) The liver will stop producing bile because it won't have any place to store it.This means that they will have a decreased ability to digest the proteins found within the small intestine. 
A) Their body will not be able to store the excess bile produced by the liver.This means that they will have a decreased ability to emulsify the fats found within the small intestine. 
B) Their body will not be able to store the excess bile produced by the liver.This means that they will have a decreased ability to emulsify the fats found within the stomach. 
C) The liver will stop producing bile because it won't have any place to store it.This means that they will have a decreased ability to emulsify the fats found within the small intestine. 
D) The liver will stop producing bile because it won't have any place to store it.This means that they will have a decreased ability to digest the proteins found within the small intestine.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of bile salts?

Accepted Answer

A) act as emulsifiers 
B) needed for fat digestion 
C) aid the enzyme lipase in the digestion of fat molecules 
D) production of vitamin D 
A) act as emulsifiers 
B) needed for fat digestion 
C) aid the enzyme lipase in the digestion of fat molecules 
D) production of vitamin D

Question 10

Identify which of the following groups is composed of minerals

Accepted Answer

A) iron,calcium,magnesium and zinc 
B) iron,magnesium,riboflavin and calcium 
C) zinc,glucose,iron and magnesium 
D) zinc,iron,calcium and NAD+ 
E) calcium,magnesium,niacin and iron 
A) iron,calcium,magnesium and zinc 
B) iron,magnesium,riboflavin and calcium 
C) zinc,glucose,iron and magnesium 
D) zinc,iron,calcium and NAD+ 
E) calcium,magnesium,niacin and iron

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the tongue is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The tongue mixes food with saliva and assists in swallowing. 
B) The tongue can detect taste,touch,and pressure. 
C) The tongue consists of striated muscle under voluntary control. 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) The tongue mixes food with saliva and assists in swallowing. 
B) The tongue can detect taste,touch,and pressure. 
C) The tongue consists of striated muscle under voluntary control. 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 12

Which of the following is the best example of a healthy and balanced meal?

Accepted Answer

A) A turkey sandwich on whole grain bread,apple and 6 oz.of skim milk. 
B) Bacon,2 eggs over easy and white toast. 
C) 16 oz.sirloin steak,mash potatoes and gravy and corn on the cob with butter. 
D) A bowl of chili,topped with cheese and crackers. 
E) All of these meals are equally balanced and healthy. 
A) A turkey sandwich on whole grain bread,apple and 6 oz.of skim milk. 
B) Bacon,2 eggs over easy and white toast. 
C) 16 oz.sirloin steak,mash potatoes and gravy and corn on the cob with butter. 
D) A bowl of chili,topped with cheese and crackers. 
E) All of these meals are equally balanced and healthy.

Exam 34: Digestive Systems and Nutrition

All of the following statements are true about the clam's digestion EXCEPT

Which of the following statements concerning dietary protein is true?

All of the following statements are true about squids EXCEPT

The hepatic portal vein brings blood to the liver from the _______ and as the blood passes through the liver it is __________.

Which of the following is considered an accessory gland in the digestive system?

The finger-like projections along the surface of the small intestines are called

Because of the tooth structure and diet,which of the following would be classified as a carnivore?

What are the potential consequences if a person has their gallbladder removed?

Which of the following is NOT a function of bile salts?

Identify which of the following groups is composed of minerals

Which of the following statements about the tongue is true?

Which of the following is the best example of a healthy and balanced meal?

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