Question 1

Most digestive and absorptive activities occur in the _______________

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Question 2

All of the following are characteristics of heartburn except which one?

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A)   It is a gnawing pain in the upper chest.
B)   It is caused by a backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
C)   It can damage the esophagus because it has no mucus lining to protect the esophagus.
D)   It subsides when a person relaxes and lies down after a meal.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is not a sphincter?

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A)   Duodenal
B)   Esophageal
C)   Pyloric
D)   IleocecalE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

_______________ absorption requires a carrier and energy.

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Question 5

Which of the following act as a code book for synthesizing specific proteins required to perform specific body tasks?

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A)   RNA
B)   Cells
C)   Organs
D)   DNAE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

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) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Blood leaving the intestine goes by way of a vein to the

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A)   kidneys.
B)   heart.
C)   liver.
D)   pancreas.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The _______________ prevents the entrance of food into the trachea.

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Question 9

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

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Question 10

Where does digestion begin?

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A)   Mouth
B)   Stomach
C)   Esophagus
D)   Small intestineE) None of the above
F) All of the above

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) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

A recurrent and more serious form of heartburn, also known as acid reflux, is called

Accepted Answer

A)   gastroesophageal reflux disease.
B)   cardiovascular reflux disease.
C)   esophageal ulceritis.
D)   gastric distress.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system?

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A)   The specialized fluid carried by this system is blood.
B)   This system never intersects with the bloodstream.
C)   It is not involved in the transport of nutrients.
D)   It is important for transporting fat-soluble nutrients.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

After absorption from the small intestine into the portal vein, amino acids are carried to the _______________.

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The answer of After absorption from the small intestine into...

Question 15

The ___________________________ system is made up of several glands that act in the regulation of metabolism, reproduction, water balance, and many other functions.

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A)   cardiovascular
B)   urinary
C)   endocrine
D)   lymphaticE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The primary components of fecal material are water and _______________

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Question 17

A(n) _______________ is a medication that inhibits the ability of gastric cells to secrete hydrogen ions

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Question 18

Which of the following substances is primarily involved in the absorption of fat to facilitate its digestion?

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A)   Bicarbonate
B)   Pancreatic juices
C)   Hydrochloric acid
D)   BileE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

What sphincter separates the small intestine from the large intestine?

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A)   Pyloric
B)   Esophageal
C)   Rectal
D)   IleocecalE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

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

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

Exam 3: The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

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The _______________ prevents the entrance of food into the trachea.

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_______________ absorption requires a carrier and energy.

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

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Which of the following is true about the lymphatic system?

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