Deck 3: Digestion and Absorption of Macronutrients in Sport and Exercise

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a role of saliva in the mouth?

A) Lubricate food to ease swallowing
B) Coat and protect the mouth
C) Carrier of salivary amylase
D) Carrier of lingual lipase in children
E) Kill harmful bacteria

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Which of the following digestive secretions is secreted by the pancreas?

A) Hydrochloric acid
B) Sucrase
C) Chymotrypsinogen
D) Pepsinogen
E) Dipeptidases

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The colon is the main absorption site for:

A) Carbohydrates
B) Water
C) Amino acids
D) Fatty acids
E) Vitamins

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The cells of the gastric pits secrete

A) Hydrochloric acid
B) Mucus
C) Pepsinogen
D) a and b only
E) a, b, and c