Question 1

Chemical reactions that build body tissue are considered

Accepted Answer

A)   anabolic
B)   catabolic
C)   thermodynamic
D)   exergonic A

Question 2

Where is bile produced?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pancreas
B)   Stomach
C)   Small intestine
D)   Liver D

Question 3

Little or no absorption takes place in the stomach except for

Accepted Answer

A)   fatty acids
B)   amino acids
C)   sugars
D)   alcohol D

Question 4

Saliva, secreted by special glands in the mouth, contains

Accepted Answer

A)   amylase
B)   bile
C)   hydrochloric acid
D)   trypsin

Question 5

Movement of molecules down their concentration gradient (i.e., from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration) using protein carriers is called

Accepted Answer

A)   osmosis
B)   passive diffusion
C)   facilitated diffusion
D)   active transport

Question 6

The enzyme amylase digests

Accepted Answer

A)   protein
B)   lipid
C)   carbohydrate

Exam 4: Micronutrients: Vitamins