Question 1

The colon is the main absorption site for:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 E

Question 4

The cells of the gastric pits secrete

Accepted Answer

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

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

The colon is the main absorption site for:

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

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

The cells of the gastric pits secrete