Question 1

The gallbladder produces bile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not a function of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  to ingest food 
B)  to digest food into small nutrients so that the molecules can pass through membranes 
C)  to absorb nutrient molecules 
D)  to eliminate indigestible remains 
E)  to deliver oxygen to the body's tissues 
A)  to ingest food 
B)  to digest food into small nutrients so that the molecules can pass through membranes 
C)  to absorb nutrient molecules 
D)  to eliminate indigestible remains 
E)  to deliver oxygen to the body's tissues

Question 3

The small lymphatic capillaries that reside in the small intestine and absorb fats are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  mesenteries. 
B)  lacteals. 
C)  gastric glands. 
D)  duodenal pits. 
E)  microvilli. 
A)  mesenteries. 
B)  lacteals. 
C)  gastric glands. 
D)  duodenal pits. 
E)  microvilli.

Question 4

The glottis closes off the larynx so the bolus of food enters the esophagus and not the trachea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Which of the following is not found in/on the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle 
B)  dentin 
C)  taste buds 
D)  mucous membrane 
E)  sensory receptors 
A)  muscle 
B)  dentin 
C)  taste buds 
D)  mucous membrane 
E)  sensory receptors

Question 7

What is the correct order of the components of the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth, esophagus, pharynx, small intestine, stomach, large intestine, rectum, anus 
B)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, rectum, anus 
C)  mouth, pharynx, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, rectum, large intestine, anus 
D)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus 
E)  mouth, rectum, large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, pharynx, anus 
A)  mouth, esophagus, pharynx, small intestine, stomach, large intestine, rectum, anus 
B)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, rectum, anus 
C)  mouth, pharynx, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, rectum, large intestine, anus 
D)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus 
E)  mouth, rectum, large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, pharynx, anus

Question 8

List the functions of the liver.

Accepted Answer

1.Destroys old red blood cells

Question 9

About 90% of people suffering from anorexia nervosa are

Accepted Answer

A)  young men. 
B)  older women. 
C)  young women. 
D)  older men. 
E)  senior citizens. 
A)  young men. 
B)  older women. 
C)  young women. 
D)  older men. 
E)  senior citizens.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A diet rich in which vitamins may reduce the risk of free radicals that can cause health problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  C and B12 
B)  C, E, and A 
C)  D and C 
D)  D, C, and E 
E)  B12, C, and E 
A)  C and B12 
B)  C, E, and A 
C)  D and C 
D)  D, C, and E 
E)  B12, C, and E

Question 12

A serious genetic disorder known as hemochromatosis is often called the rusty organ disease and affects nearly 1.5 million Americans.The disorder causes increased absorption of intestinal iron.Which organ is responsible for iron homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  brain 
B)  lungs 
C)  liver 
D)  gallbladder 
E)  spleen 
A)  brain 
B)  lungs 
C)  liver 
D)  gallbladder 
E)  spleen

Question 13

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 14

The process that pushes food through the esophagus is called

Accepted Answer

A)  peritoneum. 
B)  periosteum. 
C)  peristalsis. 
D)  perineum. 
E)  periodontal. 
A)  peritoneum. 
B)  periosteum. 
C)  peristalsis. 
D)  perineum. 
E)  periodontal.

Question 15

What is the major function of the colon?

Accepted Answer

A)  to digest/absorb 
B)  to form feces 
C)  to churn food 
D)  to serve as a passageway only 
E)  to eliminate iron 
A)  to digest/absorb 
B)  to form feces 
C)  to churn food 
D)  to serve as a passageway only 
E)  to eliminate iron

Question 16

Why is bile a yellowish-green color?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains pancreatic juices. 
B)  It contains bilirubin. 
C)  It contains biliverdin. 
D)  It contains chlorophyll. 
E)  It contains cholesterol. 
A)  It contains pancreatic juices. 
B)  It contains bilirubin. 
C)  It contains biliverdin. 
D)  It contains chlorophyll. 
E)  It contains cholesterol.

Question 17

Why is it necessary to include some carbohydrates in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates are considered a "complete" nutrient. 
B)  Some carbohydrates contain essential fatty acids. 
C)  Some carbohydrates contain essential amino acids. 
D)  Carbohydrates are the only source of energy for the body. 
E)  The carbohydrate cellulose (fiber) is essential for good health. 
A)  Carbohydrates are considered a "complete" nutrient. 
B)  Some carbohydrates contain essential fatty acids. 
C)  Some carbohydrates contain essential amino acids. 
D)  Carbohydrates are the only source of energy for the body. 
E)  The carbohydrate cellulose (fiber) is essential for good health.

Question 18

The fleshy extension of the soft palate is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  epiglottis. 
B)  uvula. 
C)  pharynx. 
D)  adenoid. 
E)  cecum. 
A)  epiglottis. 
B)  uvula. 
C)  pharynx. 
D)  adenoid. 
E)  cecum.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What enzyme initiates the process of starch digestion in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  salivary lipase 
B)  salivary protease 
C)  salivary sucrase 
D)  salivary amylase 
E)  salivary lactase 
A)  salivary lipase 
B)  salivary protease 
C)  salivary sucrase 
D)  salivary amylase 
E)  salivary lactase

Exam 9: Digestive System and Nutrition

The gallbladder produces bile.

Which of the following is not a function of the digestive system?

The small lymphatic capillaries that reside in the small intestine and absorb fats are known as

The glottis closes off the larynx so the bolus of food enters the esophagus and not the trachea.

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

Which of the following is not found in/on the tongue?

What is the correct order of the components of the digestive tract?

List the functions of the liver.

About 90% of people suffering from anorexia nervosa are

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

A diet rich in which vitamins may reduce the risk of free radicals that can cause health problems?

A serious genetic disorder known as hemochromatosis is often called the rusty organ disease and affects nearly 1.5 million Americans.The disorder causes increased absorption of intestinal iron.Which organ is responsible for iron homeostasis?

A deficiency in which mineral leads to thyroid deficiency?

The process that pushes food through the esophagus is called

What is the major function of the colon?

Why is bile a yellowish-green color?

Why is it necessary to include some carbohydrates in the diet?

The fleshy extension of the soft palate is known as the

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

What enzyme initiates the process of starch digestion in the mouth?

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