Question 1

Peristalsis refers to

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A)   chewing and swallowing.
B)   the opening and closing of sphincters.
C)   the action of bile on dietary fat.
D)   muscular movement of materials through the GI tract.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The most active area for the absorption of nutrients into the blood or lymph is the

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A)   stomach.
B)   small intestine.
C)   large intestine.
D)   liver.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Match the following organelles with their functions in the cell.
-Peroxisome

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A)  Mediates the linking together of amino acids to form proteins
B)  Packages newly synthesized proteins for export from the cell
C)  Involved in protein and lipid synthesis, detoxification of harmful substances, and calcium storage in the cell
D)  Destroys toxic products within the cell
E)  Digests foreign proteins and worn-out cell componentsF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is a function of sphincter muscles?

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A)   Breaks apart food particles
B)   Controls passage of food through the GI tract
C)   Controls peristalsis
D)   Produces enzymes and hormonesE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Phagocytosis

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A)  Movement of nutrients against a concentration gradient; requires a carrier and energy
B)  Movement of nutrients down a concentration gradient; requires a carrier, but does not require energy
C)  Uptake of nutrients in which solid particles are engulfed by the absorptive cell; requires energy
D)  Uptake of nutrients in which liquids are engulfed by the absorptive cell; requires energy
E)  Movement of nutrients down a concentration gradient; requires no carrier and no energyF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

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

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A)   Bicarbonate
B)   Pancreatic juices
C)   Hydrochloric acid
D)   BileE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

What is one function of the pyloric sphincter?

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A)   Controls the release of pancreatic secretions into the small intestine
B)   Prevents stomach contents from backing up into the esophagus
C)   Controls the passage of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine
D)   Prevents the backward movement of feces from the large intestine into the small intestineE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Transmission of nerve impulses relies on the concentrations of ________ in the neuron.

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A)   sodium and potassium
B)   calcium and magnesium
C)   cholesterol
D)   B vitaminsE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A condition characterized by abdominal pain and bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation is known as

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A)   irritable bowel syndrome.
B)   peptic ulcers.
C)   gastroesophageal reflux disease.
D)   gallstones.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Organ

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A)  Type of tissue that holds different structures in the body together
B)  Collection of cells adapted to perform a specific function
C)  Type of tissue adapted to contract, to cause movement
D)  Type of tissue composed of highly branched, elongated cells that transport nerve impulses from one part of the body to another
E)  Surface cells that line the outside of the body and all external passages within itF) Group of tissues designed to perform a specific functionG) A) and F)
H) B) and E)

Question 11

What sphincter separates the small intestine from the large intestine?

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

Question 12

The function of the gallbladder is to

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A)   store bile.
B)   store digestive enzymes.
C)   produce mucus.
D)   produce bicarbonate.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following organs is part of the GI tract?

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A)   Liver
B)   Kidneys
C)   Colon
D)   GallbladderE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

What substance helps suspend fat in a watery digestive mixture, making fat more available to digestive enzymes?

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A)   Bicarbonate
B)   Mucus
C)   Bile
D)   Pancreatic juicesE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Muscle tissue

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A)  Type of tissue that holds different structures in the body together
B)  Collection of cells adapted to perform a specific function
C)  Type of tissue adapted to contract, to cause movement
D)  Type of tissue composed of highly branched, elongated cells that transport nerve impulses from one part of the body to another
E)  Surface cells that line the outside of the body and all external passages within itF) Group of tissues designed to perform a specific functionG) A) and D)
H) C) and D)

Question 16

The epiglottis

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A)   covers the opening of the stomach.
B)   prevents food from entering the windpipe during swallowing.
C)   regulates the movement of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine.
D)   transports a bolus of food from the mouth to the stomach.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

________ are protein-based substances that enhance digestion by making chemical reactions more likely to happen.

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A)   Neurotransmitters
B)   Emulsifiers
C)   Enzymes
D)   HormonesE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is a function of the urinary system?

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A)   Production of bile
B)   Excretion of excess water-soluble vitamins
C)   Digestion of carbohydrates
D)   Transport of oxygen to tissuesE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which hormone functions in the regulation of the body's metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thyroid hormone
B)   Insulin
C)   Vitamin D
D)   GlucagonE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The constant turnover of body tissues requires the ________ supplied by carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

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A)   chemical energy
B)   structural components
C)   vitamins
D)   hormonesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 3: The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Match the following organelles with their functions in the cell. -Peroxisome

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The function of the gallbladder is to

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Transmission of nerve impulses relies on the concentrations of ________ in the neuron.

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A condition characterized by abdominal pain and bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation is known as

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What is one function of the pyloric sphincter?

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What sphincter separates the small intestine from the large intestine?

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Phagocytosis

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The epiglottis

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Which of the following is a function of the urinary system?

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________ are protein-based substances that enhance digestion by making chemical reactions more likely to happen.

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

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Which of the following is a function of sphincter muscles?

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Which hormone functions in the regulation of the body's metabolic rate?

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The constant turnover of body tissues requires the ________ supplied by carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

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The most active area for the absorption of nutrients into the blood or lymph is the

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Peristalsis refers to

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What substance helps suspend fat in a watery digestive mixture, making fat more available to digestive enzymes?

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Which of the following organs is part of the GI tract?

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Organ

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