Question 1

Which organ has the special task of chemically altering absorbed materials to make them better suited for use by other tissues?​

Accepted Answer

A)  liver
B)  pancreas
C)  ​stomach
D)  ​small intestine
E)  ​lungsF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

A person can eat when hunger is absent because:​

Accepted Answer

A)  the hypothalamus monitors the availability of nutrients.
B)  the conscious mind of the cortex can override body signals.
C)  the digestive tract sends messages to the hypothalamus.
D)  the stomach intensifies its contractions and creates hunger pangs.​
E)  ​the hypothalamus signals availability of food in the environment.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 3

What advice would you give to a friend suffering from constipation?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Get plenty of rest.
B)  Drink moderate amounts of alcohol.
C)  ​Take a laxative.
D)  ​Consume foods with adequate fiber.
E)  ​Self-medicate with peppermint oil.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

What is the role of white blood cells in protecting the body from invading organisms?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Phagocytes release antibodies against the invaders into the bloodstream.
B)  T-cells release a chemical trail for identification of invaders.
C)  ​B-cells engulf and digest the foreign particles.
D)  Killer T-cells seek out and destroy all foreign particles with the same identity.
E)  ​Skin cells are a type of white blood cell that provide a physical,protective barrier.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Compare the consequences of the stress response for people living in the modern world versus ancient times.​

Accepted Answer

In ancient times,stress usually involved...

Question 6

The first principle of diet planning is that the foods we choose must provide energy and the essential nutrients,including:​

Accepted Answer

A)  water.
B)  fuel.
C)  ​oxygen.
D)  ​carbon dioxide.
E)  ​hydrogen.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following are the first to defend the body tissues against microbes that have penetrated the outermost barrier?​

Accepted Answer

A)  phagocytes
B)  antigens
C)  ​T-cells
D)  ​B-cells
E)  ​skin cellsF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Glycogen is stored in the body for future use.If it is drawn upon,it will:​

Accepted Answer

A)  be readily available because it is stored in unlimited amounts in the muscles.
B)  be depleted from the liver after several days.
C)  provide energy for cell activities during extended between-meal intervals.
D)  ​be replaced easily by carbohydrate eaten once a day.
E)  ​provide fat for oxidation when glucose is unavailable.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Digestion of foods includes the mechanical actions of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  chewing to allow some nutrients to be absorbed into the body through the tongue.
B)  peristalsis waves to move the foods down through the digestive tract.
C)  ​the stomach to gently release foods into the small intestine.
D)  ​the small intestine to absorb water and create the paste that forms feces.
E)  ​the large intestine,which releases gas that facilitates fecal transport.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

A person can become intoxicated almost immediately when drinking,especially if:​

Accepted Answer

A)  the stomach is empty.
B)  drinks are consumed slowly.
C)  ​carbohydrate snacks are consumed at the same time.
D)  ​the drink is diluted with water.
E)  ​the drink is consumed using a straw.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

The hypothalamus in the brain monitors many body conditions,including the availability of nutrients and water.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The primary organ of digestion and absorption is the:​

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth.
B)  stomach.
C)  ​small intestine.
D)  ​large intestine.
E)  ​colon.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Body fluids supply the tissues continuously with energy,oxygen,and nutrients,including water.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the hormonal homeostasis of normal blood glucose.​

Accepted Answer

When the pancreas detects a high concent...

Question 15

The purpose of the villi and microvilli in the intestinal tract is to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  move food components through the intestinal tract to be removed from the body.
B)  reduce the absorbing surface of the intestines.​
C)  ​trap the nutrient particles and absorb them into the cells.
D)  ​prevent nutrients from being absorbed.
E)  ​secrete digesting enzymes.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

You have just consumed a meal very high in fat.As a result,hormonal messages will tell an organ to send _____ in amounts matched to the amount of fat present.​

Accepted Answer

A)  bile
B)  bicarbonate
C)  ​hydrochloric acid
D)  ​mucus
E)  ​chymeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Nutrients delivered from the intestines into the circulatory system are:​

Accepted Answer

A)  transported to other organs where they are broken down further.
B)  transported to the heart,which then delivers them to the individual cells in the body.
C)  ​transported to the kidneys,which send them to the cells in the body.
D)  ​transported through the lymph system to the heart for distribution.
E)  ​transported through the blood to the liver for chemical alterations to make them better suited for use by the tissues.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following deliver(s) about one-half ounce of ethanol?​

Accepted Answer

A)  8 ounces of wine
B)  2 ounces hard liquor
C)  ​12 ounces wine cooler
D)  ​3 packets of powdered alcohol
E)  ​12 ounces beerF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

The bones provide reserves of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins only.
B)  calcium only.
C)  ​glycogen only.
D)  ​both vitamins and minerals.
E)  both glycogen and fat.​F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 20

This margarita mix is the "classic lime" flavor;however,the label states that it "contains 0% juice." What would be the best statement about the vitamin C contribution of this drink?​

Accepted Answer

A)  If the mix has a lime flavor,it will provide a good a good source of vitamin C.
B)  Because there is no juice contained in the mix,it will not provide any vitamin C.
C)  ​You need to refer to the Nutrition Facts panel for the Daily Value of vitamin c.
D)  ​When alcohol is added to the drink,it will destroy any vitamin C present in the mix.
E)  ​We cannot know how much vitamin C is in the drink because it is not required on the label.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Exam 3: The Remarkable Body

Which of the following deliver(s) about one-half ounce of ethanol?​

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The primary organ of digestion and absorption is the:​

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Which organ has the special task of chemically altering absorbed materials to make them better suited for use by other tissues?​

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You have just consumed a meal very high in fat.As a result,hormonal messages will tell an organ to send _____ in amounts matched to the amount of fat present.​

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Compare the consequences of the stress response for people living in the modern world versus ancient times.​

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What is the role of white blood cells in protecting the body from invading organisms?​

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This margarita mix is the "classic lime" flavor;however,the label states that it "contains 0% juice." What would be the best statement about the vitamin C contribution of this drink?​

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Nutrients delivered from the intestines into the circulatory system are:​

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Digestion of foods includes the mechanical actions of:​

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The bones provide reserves of:​

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A person can eat when hunger is absent because:​

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A person can become intoxicated almost immediately when drinking,especially if:​

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Body fluids supply the tissues continuously with energy,oxygen,and nutrients,including water.​

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What advice would you give to a friend suffering from constipation?​

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Explain the hormonal homeostasis of normal blood glucose.​

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Which of the following are the first to defend the body tissues against microbes that have penetrated the outermost barrier?​

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The hypothalamus in the brain monitors many body conditions,including the availability of nutrients and water.​

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The first principle of diet planning is that the foods we choose must provide energy and the essential nutrients,including:​

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The purpose of the villi and microvilli in the intestinal tract is to:​

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Glycogen is stored in the body for future use.If it is drawn upon,it will:​

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Which of the following deliver(s) about one-half ounce of ethanol?

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The primary organ of digestion and absorption is the:

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Which organ has the special task of chemically altering absorbed materials to make them better suited for use by other tissues?

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You have just consumed a meal very high in fat.As a result,hormonal messages will tell an organ to send _____ in amounts matched to the amount of fat present.

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Compare the consequences of the stress response for people living in the modern world versus ancient times.

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What is the role of white blood cells in protecting the body from invading organisms?

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This margarita mix is the "classic lime" flavor;however,the label states that it "contains 0% juice." What would be the best statement about the vitamin C contribution of this drink?

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Nutrients delivered from the intestines into the circulatory system are:

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Digestion of foods includes the mechanical actions of:

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The bones provide reserves of:

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A person can eat when hunger is absent because:

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A person can become intoxicated almost immediately when drinking,especially if:

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Body fluids supply the tissues continuously with energy,oxygen,and nutrients,including water.

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What advice would you give to a friend suffering from constipation?

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Explain the hormonal homeostasis of normal blood glucose.

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Which of the following are the first to defend the body tissues against microbes that have penetrated the outermost barrier?

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The hypothalamus in the brain monitors many body conditions,including the availability of nutrients and water.

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The first principle of diet planning is that the foods we choose must provide energy and the essential nutrients,including:

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The purpose of the villi and microvilli in the intestinal tract is to:

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Glycogen is stored in the body for future use.If it is drawn upon,it will:

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