Question 1

The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are

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

Question 2

The secretions of digestive juices are controlled by the nervous system as well as by digestive hormones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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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) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

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

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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) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

The stomach is bounded on both ends by a sphincter.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which vitamin is fat soluble?

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A)  vitamin C
B)  vitamin E
C)  vitamin B6
D)  vitamin B12
E)  biotinF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

List the functions of the liver.

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1.Destroy old red blood cells....

Question 8

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) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

The process of mechanical digestion includes

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A)  breakdown of food particles by enzymes.
B)  physically making food smaller and easier to handle.
C)  churning of food in the muscular stomach.
D)  hydrolysis of nutrients.
E)  absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

Which accessory organ of the digestive system will process and store nutrients as well as producing bile for emulsification?

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A)  liver
B)  gallbladder
C)  pancreas
D)  stomach
E)  small intestineF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

There is a hormone produced by the stomach that feeds back and acts on the stomach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following is not produced by the pancreas?

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A)  bile
B)  sodium bicarbonate
C)  amylase
D)  trypsin
E)  lipaseF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

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

Question 18

The layers of the gastrointestinal tract wall from the inside layer outward in order are

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

Question 19

Why is it necessary to include some carbohydrates in the diet?

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A)  Carbohydrates are considered a "complete" nutrient.
B)  Some carbohydrates contain essential fatty acids.
C)  Some carbohydrates contain essential amino acids.
D)  Carbohydrates are the only source of energy for the body.
E)  Brain cells require glucosE.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

When Sheree opened the abdominal cavity of her preserved frog,it seemed to be filled with a dark brown organ.This is the

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A)  liver.
B)  pancreas.
C)  gallbladder.
D)  stomach.
E)  large intestinE.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Exam 9: Digestive System and Nutrition

Which accessory organ of the digestive system will process and store nutrients as well as producing bile for emulsification?

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When Sheree opened the abdominal cavity of her preserved frog,it seemed to be filled with a dark brown organ.This is the

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

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The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are

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The layers of the gastrointestinal tract wall from the inside layer outward in order are

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The secretions of digestive juices are controlled by the nervous system as well as by digestive hormones.

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The major portions of the large intestine include

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The process of mechanical digestion includes

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

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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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The stomach is bounded on both ends by a sphincter.

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Why is it necessary to include some carbohydrates in the diet?

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Which vitamin is fat soluble?

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List the functions of the liver.

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

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There is a hormone produced by the stomach that feeds back and acts on the stomach.

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Which of the following is not produced by the pancreas?

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The dentist explained that dental caries are caused by

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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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