Question 1

A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids obtained from various types of fish is recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas
B)  salivary glands
C)  appendix
D)  gall bladderE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Identify the correct sequence of events for the digestion of starch? 
a.Salivary amylase is produced by the salivary glands
B.Starch digestion begins in the mouth
C.Starch digestion begins in the stomach
D.Starch is converted into maltose
E.Starch is converted into glycogen
F.Maltose is digested into glucose in the small intestine
G.Glucose is absorbed in the small intestine
H.Glucose is absorbed in the large intestine

Accepted Answer

A)  a - b - d - f - g
B)  a - c - d - f - h
C)  a - b - e - f - g
D)  b - c - a - g - h
E)  a - c - d - f - gF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Cholesterol is a necessary component of the plasma membrane of all animal cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following statements are true about the clam's digestion EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the clam is a filter feeder.
B)  the clam has a single opening for the entry of food and the exit of digestive wastes.
C)  the clam is a continuous feeder.
D)  small food particles are collected on the gills and moved by cilia to the mouth.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

If an individual was interested in eating a healthy breakfast that would provide them with energy for the entire day the breakfast should include which of the following foods?

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A)  Whole grain cereal with 4 ounces of milk.
B)  Two pieces of whole grain toast made with refined wheat flour.
C)  Two slices of bacon and one scrambled egg.
D)  Scrambled eggs and refried beans.
E)  All of the choices would provide energy for the entire day.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

In humans,digestion of starches begins in the

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth.
B)  esophagus.
C)  stomach.
D)  duodenum.
E)  large intestine.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

The hepatic portal vein brings blood to the liver from the ________ and as the blood passes through the liver it is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the lungs; deoxygenated
B)  the mouth; acidified
C)  the pancreas; oxygenated
D)  the small intestine; detoxifiedE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is the best example of a healthy and balanced meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  A turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread,apple,and 6 oz.of skim milk
B)  Bacon,2 eggs over easy,and white toast
C)  16 oz.sirloin steak,mashed potatoes and gravy,and corn on the cob with butter
D)  A bowl of chili,topped with cheese and crackers
E)  All of these meals are equally balanced and healthy.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which list of features is associated with the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  duodenum,bile and villi
B)  duodenum,chyme and villi
C)  cecum,bile and lacteals
D)  lacteals,appendix and villiE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Because of the tooth structure and diet,which of the following would be classified as a carnivore?

Accepted Answer

A)  human
B)  rat
C)  dolphin
D)  raccoon
E)  brown bearF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Food mixes with gastric juices in the stomach to form a thick creamy mass called chyme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify the labeled structures of the digestive tract on the human body in the picture.  A: ________
B: ________
C: ________
D: ________
E: ________
F: ________
G: ________
H: ________
I: ________
J: ________
K: ________

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A: salivary glands B: mouth C:...

Question 14

The function of the human stomach is

Accepted Answer

A)  to produce highly basic fluids to kill most bacteria.
B)  to begin the absorption of most small food molecules,especially sugars and alcohol.
C)  storage of food and mixing with digestive fluids to continue chemical digestion.
D)  promotion of bacterial fermentation.
E)  absorption of iron to build hemoglobin for red blood cells.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Briefly describe the differences in the digestive tracts of animals with an incomplete and a complete gut.

Accepted Answer

An incomplete digestive tract has a sing...

Question 16

The liver functions in digestion by

Accepted Answer

A)  converting hemoglobin to bilirubin and biliverdin.
B)  destroying old red blood cells.
C)  producing blood proteins.
D)  producing urea.
E)  producing bile.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 17

An example of an animal with an incomplete gut is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  squid.
B)  earthworm.
C)  planarian.
D)  human.
E)  grasshopper.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The dentition of omnivores is specialized for ________ in their diets.

Accepted Answer

A)  meat only
B)  plants only
C)  bacteria only
D)  both plants and meatE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The tubular structure that moves food by peristalsis from the mouth to the stomach is the

Accepted Answer

A)  epiglottis.
B)  trachea.
C)  tongue.
D)  esophagus.
E)  glottis.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Which foods contain the eight essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  chicken,beef and cheese
B)  potatoes,beans and fish
C)  fish,cheese and fruits
D)  butter,beef and chicken
E)  pork,fish and cornF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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If an individual was interested in eating a healthy breakfast that would provide them with energy for the entire day the breakfast should include which of the following foods?

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Which of the following is the best example of a healthy and balanced meal?

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In humans,digestion of starches begins in the

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The dentition of omnivores is specialized for ________ in their diets.

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Food mixes with gastric juices in the stomach to form a thick creamy mass called chyme.

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Because of the tooth structure and diet,which of the following would be classified as a carnivore?

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A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids obtained from various types of fish is recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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The hepatic portal vein brings blood to the liver from the and as the blood passes through the liver it is .

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Cholesterol is a necessary component of the plasma membrane of all animal cells.

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