Question 1

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  It secretes bile through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood. 
B)  It secretes insulin through the pancreatic duct and bile into the blood. 
C)  It secretes secretin through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood. 
D)  It secretes pancreatic juice through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood. 
E)  It secretes insulin through the pancreatic duct and secretin into the blood. 
A)  It secretes bile through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood. 
B)  It secretes insulin through the pancreatic duct and bile into the blood. 
C)  It secretes secretin through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood. 
D)  It secretes pancreatic juice through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood. 
E)  It secretes insulin through the pancreatic duct and secretin into the blood.

Question 2

According to the body mass index BMI) chart, a healthy BMI is

Accepted Answer

A)  between 18.5 and 24.9. 
B)  between 25 and 29.9. 
C)  30 or higher. 
D)  40 or higher. 
E)  50 or higher. 
A)  between 18.5 and 24.9. 
B)  between 25 and 29.9. 
C)  30 or higher. 
D)  40 or higher. 
E)  50 or higher.

Question 3

If your appendix bursts, it may lead to a life-threatening condition called

Accepted Answer

A)  peritonitis. 
B)  diverticulitis. 
C)  rickets. 
D)  osteoporosis. 
E)  cirrhosis. 
A)  peritonitis. 
B)  diverticulitis. 
C)  rickets. 
D)  osteoporosis. 
E)  cirrhosis.

Question 4

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 5

Which accessory organ of the digestive system processes and stores nutrients, as well as produces bile for emulsification?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

When a nutrition label says a food product has 0 grams of trans fat, this might not mean there are no trans fats in the food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the process of swallowing.

Accepted Answer

Swallowing starts with a voluntary phase

Question 8

When Sheree opens the abdominal cavity of her preserved frog, the first thing she notices is a large, prominent, dark brown organ. This is the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  gallbladder. 
D)  stomach. 
E)  large intestine. 
A)  liver. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  gallbladder. 
D)  stomach. 
E)  large intestine.

Question 9

Muscles that encircle tubes and act as circular valves are called

Accepted Answer

A)  frenula. 
B)  sphincters. 
C)  cannula. 
D)  anastomoses. 
E)  buccinators. 
A)  frenula. 
B)  sphincters. 
C)  cannula. 
D)  anastomoses. 
E)  buccinators.

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following is not associated with the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol absorption 
B)  gastric glands 
C)  rugae 
D)  duodenum 
E)  pepsin 
A)  alcohol absorption 
B)  gastric glands 
C)  rugae 
D)  duodenum 
E)  pepsin

Question 12

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 13

Which of the following will not reduce dietary lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  removing skin from poultry 
B)  broiling rather than frying 
C)  cooking with butter instead of herbs and spices 
D)  using lemon juice instead of salad dressing 
E)  avoiding packaged foods that contain hydrogenated fats 
A)  removing skin from poultry 
B)  broiling rather than frying 
C)  cooking with butter instead of herbs and spices 
D)  using lemon juice instead of salad dressing 
E)  avoiding packaged foods that contain hydrogenated fats

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

The thick, soupy liquid of partially digested food that leaves the stomach is called

Accepted Answer

A)  bolus. 
B)  pepsin. 
C)  chyme. 
D)  lacteal. 
E)  lipase. 
A)  bolus. 
B)  pepsin. 
C)  chyme. 
D)  lacteal. 
E)  lipase.

Question 18

Recent studies of an oyster-rich bay indicated a high coliform count. What should the fisheries'officers do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nothing. A high coliform count is normal. 
B)  Nothing. A high coliform count is good for oyster production. 
C)  Shut down the bay. A high coliform count is harmful to humans who eat the oysters. 
D)  Shut down the bay. A high coliform count is harmful to the oysters. 
E)  Nothing. A high coliform count is beneficial to humans who eat the oysters. 
A)  Nothing. A high coliform count is normal. 
B)  Nothing. A high coliform count is good for oyster production. 
C)  Shut down the bay. A high coliform count is harmful to humans who eat the oysters. 
D)  Shut down the bay. A high coliform count is harmful to the oysters. 
E)  Nothing. A high coliform count is beneficial to humans who eat the oysters.

Question 19

Which of the following is a digestive hormone that causes 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 20

The process of mechanical digestion includes

Accepted Answer

A)  the breakdown of food particles by enzymes. 
B)  physically making food smaller and easier to handle. 
C)  the churning of food in the muscular stomach. 
D)  the hydrolysis of nutrients. 
E)  both B and C 
A)  the breakdown of food particles by enzymes. 
B)  physically making food smaller and easier to handle. 
C)  the churning of food in the muscular stomach. 
D)  the hydrolysis of nutrients. 
E)  both B and C

Exam 9: Digestive System and Nutrition

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

According to the body mass index BMI) chart, a healthy BMI is

If your appendix bursts, it may lead to a life-threatening condition called

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?

Which accessory organ of the digestive system processes and stores nutrients, as well as produces bile for emulsification?

When a nutrition label says a food product has 0 grams of trans fat, this might not mean there are no trans fats in the food.

Explain the process of swallowing.

When Sheree opens the abdominal cavity of her preserved frog, the first thing she notices is a large, prominent, dark brown organ. This is the

Muscles that encircle tubes and act as circular valves are called

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

Which of the following is not associated with the stomach?

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

Which of the following will not reduce dietary lipids?

The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are

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

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

The thick, soupy liquid of partially digested food that leaves the stomach is called

Recent studies of an oyster-rich bay indicated a high coliform count. What should the fisheries'officers do?

Which of the following is a digestive hormone that causes the gallbladder to release stored bile?

The process of mechanical digestion includes

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