Question 1

When a water-soluble nutrient molecule has been absorbed, it enters the bloodstream and is guided to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   liver
B)   heart
C)   lungs
D)   kidneys
E)   gallbladderF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

The normal pH of the stomach is about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   0.75 to 0.95
B)   1.5 to 1.7
C)   2.5 to 2.9
D)   7.5 to 8.0
E)   8.0 to 8.5F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for treating an ulcer?

Accepted Answer

A)   avoiding drinking caffeine and alcohol
B)   minimizing use of aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen
C)   avoiding strenuous activity
D)   not smoking
E)   avoiding aggravating foodsF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

When does absorption begin?

Accepted Answer

A)   immediately after eating
B)   within 1 hour after eating
C)   within 3 to 4 hours after eating
D)   at least 5 hours after eating
E)   about 12 hours after eatingF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is one of the most common GI disorders and is characterized by abdominal pain, cramping, and a disturbance in the motility of the GI tract?

Accepted Answer

A)   colitis
B)   irritable bowel syndrome
C)   celiac disease
D)   diverticulosis
E)   refluxF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

The cells of the GI tract that secret mucus are ________ cells.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

What is the typical treatment for ulcers that develop in response to H. pylori infections?

Accepted Answer

A)   diets rich in fiber
B)   surgery
C)   antacids
D)   antibiotics
E)   naproxenF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Which hormone stimulates the gallbladder to release bile into the duodenum to emulsify fats?

Accepted Answer

A)   lipase
B)   gastrin
C)   secretin
D)   cholecystokinin
E)   glucagonF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 9

What is the primary function of the epiglottis?

Accepted Answer

A)   to allow passage from the esophagus to the stomach
B)   to protect airways during swallowing
C)   to absorb water and minerals
D)   to house lymph cells
E)   to pass food from the mouth to the stomachF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Your friend tells you he is dieting and using the "food separation" technique to lose weight. He eats fruit for breakfast, vegetables for lunch, and proteins for dinner. What advice would you give him regarding the dietary implications of this system?

Accepted Answer

The idea that people should not eat cert...

Question 11

Which of the following defines lumen?

Accepted Answer

A)   the flavor of monosodium glutamate
B)   the opening between the duodenum and jejunum
C)   the conduit from the mouth to the stomach
D)   the intestinal enzyme that hydrolyzes dietary nucleic acids
E)   the continuous inner space within the GI tractF) None of the above
G) B) and D) E

Question 12

Which term is defined as food components such as fibers that are not digested by the human body but are used as food by the GI bacteria to promote their growth and activity?

Accepted Answer

A)   prebiotics
B)   probiotics
C)   postbiotics
D)   symbiotics
E)   abioticsF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Foods that produce gas typically are high in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrates
B)   protein
C)   vitamins
D)   minerals
E)   lipidsF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is a hormone secreted by the cells in the stomach wall?

Accepted Answer

A)   gastrin
B)   insulin
C)   secretin
D)   cholecystokinin
E)   glucagonF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Discuss the causes, recommended first aid, and strategies for preventing choking.

Accepted Answer

Sometimes a sip of a beverage or a tiny ...

Question 16

The washing of the large intestine with a powerful enema machine is known as colonic hydrotherapy or ________.

Accepted Answer

colonic irrigation

Question 17

Which of the following does NOT promote a healthy digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A)   pleasant mealtime conversation
B)   disruptive mealtime environments
C)   adequate sleep
D)   physical activity
E)   nourishing foodsF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Vomiting and diarrhea can lead to life-threatening ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dehydration
B)   indigestion
C)   hemorrhoiditis
D)   acid dysregulation
E)   ulcersF) A) and D)
G) A) and C) A

Question 19

Explain how water-soluble nutrients are routed through the vascular system.

Accepted Answer

The routing of the blood leaving the dig...

Question 20

What is the primary function of the rectum?

Accepted Answer

A)   controls functioning of the colon
B)   absorbs mineral and vitamins from waste materials
C)   stores waste materials prior to evacuation
D)   absorbs excess water from waste materialsE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 3: Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

When a water-soluble nutrient molecule has been absorbed, it enters the bloodstream and is guided to the ________.

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The normal pH of the stomach is about ________.

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for treating an ulcer?

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When does absorption begin?

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Which of the following is one of the most common GI disorders and is characterized by abdominal pain, cramping, and a disturbance in the motility of the GI tract?

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The cells of the GI tract that secret mucus are ________ cells.

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What is the typical treatment for ulcers that develop in response to H. pylori infections?

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Which hormone stimulates the gallbladder to release bile into the duodenum to emulsify fats?

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What is the primary function of the epiglottis?

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Your friend tells you he is dieting and using the "food separation" technique to lose weight. He eats fruit for breakfast, vegetables for lunch, and proteins for dinner. What advice would you give him regarding the dietary implications of this system?

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Which of the following defines lumen?

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Foods that produce gas typically are high in ________.

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Which of the following is a hormone secreted by the cells in the stomach wall?

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Discuss the causes, recommended first aid, and strategies for preventing choking.

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The washing of the large intestine with a powerful enema machine is known as colonic hydrotherapy or ________.

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Which of the following does NOT promote a healthy digestive system?

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Vomiting and diarrhea can lead to life-threatening ________.

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Explain how water-soluble nutrients are routed through the vascular system.

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