Question 1

Partially digested food in the stomach is also known as _______________.

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Question 2

The _______________ prevents the entrance of food into the trachea.

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epiglottis

Question 3

Most digestion takes place in the

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A)   stomach.
B)   small intestine.
C)   pancreas.
D)   large intestine.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Messages are transmitted from one neuron to another by the action of _______________________________.

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neurotrans...

Question 5

What substance helps suspend fat in a watery digestive mixture, making fat me available to digestive enzymes?

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A)   Bicarbonate
B)   Mucus
C)   Bile
D)   Pancreatic juicesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

The digestive system suppts the ______ system by destroying pathogens and preventing microganisms from entering the bloodstream.

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Question 7

Partially digested food that enters the small intestine from the stomach is called

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A)   bolus.
B)   mass.
C)   chyme.
D)   bile.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding bile?

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A)   It is secreted in response to the presence of carbohydrates in the small intestine.
B)   It stimulates the release of pancreatic juices.
C)   It is produced by the liver.
D)   It is a hormone.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The ring-like muscles that retard prevent backflow of partially digested food in the gastrointestinal tract are called

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A)   sphincters.
B)   passages.
C)   openings.
D)   gates.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Excessive acid production in the stomach upper small intestine could result in

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A)   poor iron, calcium, and folate absorption.
B)   excessive intestinal bacterial growth.
C)   an ulcer.
D)   decreased fiber digestion and absorption.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following meals would leave the stomach last?

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A)   Bagel, orange juice, and banana
B)   Non-fat yogurt, banana, and skim milk
C)   Raisin Bran, skim milk, English muffin, and coffee
D)   Sausage, egg, cheese, biscuit, and coffeeE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

When a nutrient moves from an area of higher concentration into an absptive cell where the concentration is lower, this is called _______________.

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passive ab...

Question 13

After digestion and absption, which circulaty system carries fat and fat-soluble vitamins?

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A)   Portal
B)   Enterohepatic
C)   Lymphatic
D)   MesenteryE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The _______________ system is responsible f transpting fat-soluble nutrients from the digestive system to the bloodstream.

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Question 15

Which of the following therapies is appropriate f ulcer treatment?

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A)   Aspirin
B)   Antacids
C)   Orange juice
D)   Milk and creamE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is not considered part of the GI tract?

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A)   Anus
B)   Lungs
C)   Colon
D)   EsophagusE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is not a sht-term stage site f carbohydrates in the body?

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A)   blood
B)   liver
C)   brain
D)   muscleE) C) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 18

These protein-based substances enhance digestion by making chemical reactions me likely to happen.

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A)   Bile
B)   Emulsifiers
C)   Enzymes
D)   HormonesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to

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A)   promote fat digestion.
B)   activate stomach enzymes.
C)   protect stomach cells from acid and enzymes.
D)   keep the stomach bacteria-free.E) All of the above
F) A) and D) C

Question 20

Which of the following is an imptant dietary recommendation f avoiding heartburn?

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A)   Eat smaller meals that are lower in fat.
B)   Eat large meals.
C)   Eat meals low in carbohydrate.
D)   Avoid fluids.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 3: The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Partially digested food in the stomach is also known as _______________.

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The _______________ prevents the entrance of food into the trachea.

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Most digestion takes place in the

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Messages are transmitted from one neuron to another by the action of _______________________________.

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What substance helps suspend fat in a watery digestive mixture, making fat me available to digestive enzymes?

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The digestive system suppts the ______ system by destroying pathogens and preventing microganisms from entering the bloodstream.

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Partially digested food that enters the small intestine from the stomach is called

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Which of the following is true regarding bile?

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The ring-like muscles that retard prevent backflow of partially digested food in the gastrointestinal tract are called

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Excessive acid production in the stomach upper small intestine could result in

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Which of the following meals would leave the stomach last?

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When a nutrient moves from an area of higher concentration into an absptive cell where the concentration is lower, this is called _______________.

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After digestion and absption, which circulaty system carries fat and fat-soluble vitamins?

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The _______________ system is responsible f transpting fat-soluble nutrients from the digestive system to the bloodstream.

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Which of the following therapies is appropriate f ulcer treatment?

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Which of the following is not considered part of the GI tract?

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Which of the following is not a sht-term stage site f carbohydrates in the body?

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These protein-based substances enhance digestion by making chemical reactions me likely to happen.

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The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to

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