Question 1

What is the function of gastrin, which is secreted by the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inhibits the production of hydrochloric acid
B)   Increases the secretion by the gastric glands
C)   Changes pepsin into pepsinogen
D)   Initiates the cephalic phase of digestion
E)   Relaxes the stomachF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is a protein-splitting enzyme found in pancreatic juice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Trypsin
B)   Zymogen
C)   Amylase
D)   Nuclease
E)   PancreasF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The gallbladder is connected to the bile duct by the hepatic duct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is a function of the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)   Forms glucose from noncarbohydrates
B)   Stores vitamin E
C)   Produces red blood cells
D)   Absorbs water
E)   Converts pepsinogen to pepsinF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

A hiatal hernia is due to a weakness in the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   abdominal wall
B)   pelvic wall
C)   diaphragm
D)   stomach wall
E)   thoracic wallF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Bile salts function as digestive enzymes to break down fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The process of breaking down food into usable nutrients for absorption is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of breaking down food into...

Question 8

The vomiting center is located in the __________ portion of the brainstem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The vomiting center is located in the...

Question 9

All parts of the digestive tract have a mucosa layer. However, the appearance of the layer varies throughout the tract. Which of the following is a difference between the mucosa of the small and of the large intestines?

Accepted Answer

A)   The mucosa of the small intestine has microvilli, and that of the large intestine does not.
B)   The mucosa of the large intestine has goblet cells, and that of the small intestine does not.
C)   The mucosa of the small intestine has simple columnar epithelium, and that of the large intestine does not.
D)   The mucosa of the large intestine has larger circular folds, and that of the small intestine has a smooth wall.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

All of the enzymes that digest protein are secreted __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   by the pancreas
B)   with hydrochloric acid
C)   in an inactive form
D)   with bile
E)   by the liverF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is a good source of complex carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leafy greens
B)   Orange
C)   Chicken breast
D)   Peanuts
E)   MilkF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 12

What is one of the major functions of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Secrete digestive enzymes
B)   Reabsorb water from chyme
C)   Regulate the release of bile
D)   Break down hemoglobin
E)   Digest alcoholF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Bile is composed of HCl, pepsin, mucus, and intrinsic factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The double-layered fold of peritoneum that suspends portions of the small intestine is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The double-layered fold of peritoneum that suspends...

Question 15

Ashmi is 5'10" and weighs 160 pounds. According to the BMI chart, is she at a healthy weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   Yes, she is at a healthy weight.
B)   No, she is underweight.
C)   No, she is overweight.
D)   No, she is obese.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The structure that is located between the pharynx and stomach is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The structure that is located between the...

Question 17

Bile breaks down fat globules by __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bile breaks down fat globules by __________....

Question 18

Many vitamin supplements claim that they give you energy. This claim is most likely false because cells preferentially use __________ for energy.

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrates
B)   proteins
C)   amino acids
D)   mineralsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following is a trace element?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron
B)   Potassium
C)   Magnesium
D)   Folic acidE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

What is the condition that results from poor nutrition, lack of nutrients, or the failure to use them?

Accepted Answer

A)   Malnutrition
B)   Malabsorption
C)   Food intolerance
D)   Food allergy
E)   Adequate nutritionF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Exam 15: Digestion and Nutrition

What is one of the major functions of the large intestine?

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A hiatal hernia is due to a weakness in the __________.

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What is the condition that results from poor nutrition, lack of nutrients, or the failure to use them?

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All of the enzymes that digest protein are secreted __________.

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What is a function of the liver?

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What is the function of gastrin, which is secreted by the stomach?

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The structure that is located between the pharynx and stomach is the __________.

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All parts of the digestive tract have a mucosa layer. However, the appearance of the layer varies throughout the tract. Which of the following is a difference between the mucosa of the small and of the large intestines?

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Which of the following is a good source of complex carbohydrates?

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Ashmi is 5'10" and weighs 160 pounds. According to the BMI chart, is she at a healthy weight?

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The vomiting center is located in the __________ portion of the brainstem.

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Bile is composed of HCl, pepsin, mucus, and intrinsic factor.

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Many vitamin supplements claim that they give you energy. This claim is most likely false because cells preferentially use __________ for energy.

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Bile salts function as digestive enzymes to break down fatty acids.

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The gallbladder is connected to the bile duct by the hepatic duct.

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The process of breaking down food into usable nutrients for absorption is called __________.

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The double-layered fold of peritoneum that suspends portions of the small intestine is called __________.

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Which of the following is a protein-splitting enzyme found in pancreatic juice?

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Bile breaks down fat globules by __________.

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Which of the following is a trace element?

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