Question 1

The stomach produces a hormone that feeds back and acts on the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Chad was concerned about eating foods with a high glycemic index because these foods

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A)   can cause LDL levels to increase.
B)   can cause HDL levels to decrease.
C)   can cause fatty acids to build up.
D)   can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose.
E)   can cause a sudden drop in blood glucose levels.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following will not reduce dietary lipids?

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A)   removing skin from poultry
B)   broiling rather than frying
C)   cooking with butter instead of herbs and spices
D)   using lemon juice instead of salad dressing
E)   avoiding packaged foods that contain hydrogenated fatsF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Which vitamin is fat soluble?

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A)   vitamin C
B)   vitamin E
C)   vitamin B6
D)   vitamin B12
E)   biotinF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 5

The small intestine is longer than the large intestine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Body mass index (BMI)is useful because it gives you an idea of how much of your weight is due to adipose tissue.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The stomach is bounded on both ends by a sphincter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   It secretes bile through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood.
B)   It secretes insulin through the pancreatic duct and bile into the blood.
C)   It secretes secretin through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood.
D)   It secretes pancreatic juice through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood.
E)   It secretes insulin through the pancreatic duct and secretin into the blood.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is not a function of the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)   It helps regulate blood cholesterol levels.
B)   It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
C)   It removes iron and certain vitamins from the blood and stores them.
D)   It removes poisonous substances from the blood and detoxifies them.
E)   It produces bile.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

What type of hepatitis is usually transmitted through blood transfusions or sexual contact?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 12

The broad band of loose connective tissue beneath the mucosa that contains blood vessels,lymph,and nerves is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   mucosa.
B)   submucosa.
C)   muscularis.
D)   serosa.
E)   diverticulosis.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

When Sheree opens the abdominal cavity of her preserved frog,the first thing she notices is a large,prominent,dark brown organ.This is the

Accepted Answer

A)   liver.
B)   pancreas.
C)   gallbladder.
D)   stomach.
E)   large intestine.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Explain the process of swallowing.

Accepted Answer

Swallowing starts with a voluntary phase...

Question 16

The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are

Accepted Answer

A)   internal bleeding and headaches.
B)   dehydration and itching.
C)   diarrhea and itching.
D)   diarrhea and bloating.
E)   shortness of breath and bloating.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 17

What prevents food from entering the nasal cavities?

Accepted Answer

A)   the tonsils
B)   the mandible and maxilla
C)   the hard and soft palates
D)   the cheeks
E)   the salivary glandsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D) C

Question 18

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) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   lipase
B)   bile
C)   amylase
D)   pepsin
E)   maltaseF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 20

Today,obesity is often defined as having a body mass index (BMI)of 20 or greater.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Exam 9: Digestive System and Nutrition

The stomach produces a hormone that feeds back and acts on the stomach.

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Chad was concerned about eating foods with a high glycemic index because these foods

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Which of the following will not reduce dietary lipids?

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Which vitamin is fat soluble?

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The small intestine is longer than the large intestine.

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Body mass index (BMI)is useful because it gives you an idea of how much of your weight is due to adipose tissue.

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The stomach is bounded on both ends by a sphincter.

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

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Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

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Which of the following is not a function of the liver?

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What type of hepatitis is usually transmitted through blood transfusions or sexual contact?

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The broad band of loose connective tissue beneath the mucosa that contains blood vessels,lymph,and nerves is called the

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When Sheree opens the abdominal cavity of her preserved frog,the first thing she notices is a large,prominent,dark brown organ.This is the

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

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Explain the process of swallowing.

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The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are

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