Question 1

List the functions of the liver.

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1. Destroy old red blood cells...

Question 2

Swallowing consists of both a voluntary phase and a reflex action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The process that pushes food through the esophagus is called

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A)   peritoneum.
B)   periosteum.
C)   peristalsis.
D)   perineum.
E)   peridontal.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following will not reduce dietary lipids?

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A)   Remove skin from poultry.
B)   Broil rather than fry.
C)   Use butter instead of herbs and spices.
D)   Use lemon juice instead of salad dressing.
E)   Avoid packaged foods that contain hydrogenated fats.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The gallbladder produces bile.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The major portions of the large intestine include

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A)   the duodenum, cecum, and rectum.
B)   the jejunum, colon, and anus.
C)   the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus.
D)   the colon, duodenum, cecum, and rectum.
E)   the colon, anus, duodenum, and jejunum.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

If your appendix bursts it may lead to a life threatening condition called

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A)   peritonitis.
B)   diverticulitis.
C)   rickets.
D)   osteoporosis.
E)   cirrhosis.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

When a nutrition label states that something has "0" grams of trans fat, this might not mean there are no trans fats in the food.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the accessory organs of the digestive system send secretions to the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not associated with the stomach?

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A)   alcohol absorption
B)   gastric glands
C)   rugae
D)   duodenum
E)   pepsinF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

What is the correct order of components of the digestive tract?

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A)   mouth, esophagus, pharynx, small intestine, stomach, large intestine, rectum, and anus
B)   mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, rectum, and anus
C)   mouth, pharynx, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, rectum, large intestine, and anus
D)   mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus
E)   mouth, rectum, large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, pharynx, and anusF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 12

About 90% of people suffering from anorexia nervosa are

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A)   young men.
B)   older women.
C)   young women.
D)   older men.
E)   seniorsF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following is necessary for strong bones and teeth, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium
B)   iron
C)   magnesium
D)   sodium
E)   sulfurF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 14

What serves as an emulsifying agent for fats in the small intestine?

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A)   lipase
B)   bile
C)   amylase
D)   pepsin
E)   maltaseF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The dentist explained that dental caries are caused by

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A)   bacteria within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids.
B)   yeast within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids.
C)   bacteria within the mouth metabolizing proteins.
D)   bacteria within the mouth metabolizing sugar.
E)   enzymes within the mouth metabolizing sugars.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

What is one benefit of normal flora in the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   absorb iron
B)   absorb fats
C)   produce vitamin B
D)   produce bile
E)   absorb waterF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

List the layers of the gastrointestinal tract wall, starting with the outer layer and moving inward.

Accepted Answer

The outermost layer is the serosa layer ...

Question 18

What is the relationship between Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Crohn's disease is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases.
B)   Inflammatory bowel disease is a type of Crohn's disease.
C)   They are two separate diseases but both affect only the colon.
D)   In Crohn's disease, the colon is affected, but in inflammatory bowel disease only the small intestine is affected.
E)   In Crohn's disease, small pouches form in the muscularis, while in inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation occurs throughout the digestive tract.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

According to the BMI chart, a healthy BMI is in the range of

Accepted Answer

A)   18.5 to 24.9.
B)   25 to 29.9.
C)   30 or higher.
D)   40 or higher.
E)   50 or higher.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The thick, soupy liquid of partially digested food that leaves the stomach is called

Accepted Answer

A)   bolus.
B)   pepsin.
C)   chyme.
D)   lacteal.
E)   lipase.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Exam 8: Digestive System and Nutrition

The gallbladder produces bile.

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List the layers of the gastrointestinal tract wall, starting with the outer layer and moving inward.

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Which of the following will not reduce dietary lipids?

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Which of the following is not associated with the stomach?

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List the functions of the liver.

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According to the BMI chart, a healthy BMI is in the range of

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When a nutrition label states that something has "0" grams of trans fat, this might not mean there are no trans fats in the food.

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Swallowing consists of both a voluntary phase and a reflex action.

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If your appendix bursts it may lead to a life threatening condition called

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Which of the following is necessary for strong bones and teeth, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and blood clotting?

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What is the relationship between Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease?

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The process that pushes food through the esophagus is called

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The dentist explained that dental caries are caused by

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All of the accessory organs of the digestive system send secretions to the small intestine.

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What is one benefit of normal flora in the large intestine?

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The thick, soupy liquid of partially digested food that leaves the stomach is called

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About 90% of people suffering from anorexia nervosa are

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What serves as an emulsifying agent for fats in the small intestine?

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The major portions of the large intestine include

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What is the correct order of components of the digestive tract?

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