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) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is a digestive hormone that causes the gallbladder to release stored bile?

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A)   GIP
B)   CCK
C)   HCl
D)   ATP
E)   NADF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Recent studies of an oyster-rich bay indicated a high coliform count. What should the fisheries'officers do?

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A)   Nothing. A high coliform count is normal.
B)   Nothing. A high coliform count is good for oyster production.
C)   Shut down the bay. A high coliform count is harmful to humans who eat the oysters.
D)   Shut down the bay. A high coliform count is harmful to the oysters.
E)   Nothing. A high coliform count is beneficial to humans who eat the oysters.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 4

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

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A)   peritonitis.
B)   diverticulitis.
C)   rickets.
D)   osteoporosis.
E)   cirrhosis.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is not associated with the stomach?

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A)   alcohol absorption
B)   gastric glands
C)   rugae
D)   duodenum
E)   pepsinF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

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

Question 7

When a nutrition label says a food product 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 8

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)   The carbohydrate cellulose fiber)  is essential for good health.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

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 E)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

A serious genetic disorder known as hemochromatosis is often called the rusty organ disease and affects nearly 1.5 million Americans. The disorder causes increased absorption of intestinal iron. Which organ is responsible for iron homeostasis?

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A)   brain
B)   lungs
C)   liver
D)   gallbladder
E)   spleenF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

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) B) and E)

Question 12

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

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A)   bolus.
B)   pepsin.
C)   chyme.
D)   lacteal.
E)   lipase.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 13

According to the body mass index BMI)  chart, a healthy BMI is

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

Question 14

The process of mechanical digestion includes

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

Question 15

Which accessory organ of the digestive system processes and stores nutrients, as well as produces bile for emulsification?

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

Question 16

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain the process of swallowing.

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Swallowing starts with a voluntary phase...

Question 18

Muscles that encircle tubes and act as circular valves are called

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A)   frenula.
B)   sphincters.
C)   cannula.
D)   anastomoses.
E)   buccinators.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

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

Question 20

Today, physicians and dentists are concerned that gum disease is linked to _____.

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A)   neurological disorders
B)   peritonitis
C)   vitamin deficiencies
D)   cardiovascular disease
E)   asthmaF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Exam 9: Digestive System and Nutrition

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

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Muscles that encircle tubes and act as circular valves are called

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

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Today, physicians and dentists are concerned that gum disease is linked to _____.

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

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Recent studies of an oyster-rich bay indicated a high coliform count. What should the fisheries'officers do?

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Which of the following is not associated with the stomach?

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

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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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Which of the following will not reduce dietary lipids?

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

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According to the body mass index BMI) chart, a healthy BMI is

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Which accessory organ of the digestive system processes and stores nutrients, as well as produces bile for emulsification?

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When a nutrition label says a food product has 0 grams of trans fat, this might not mean there are no trans fats in the food.

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Explain the process of swallowing.

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

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The process of mechanical digestion includes

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Which of the following is a digestive hormone that causes the gallbladder to release stored bile?

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A serious genetic disorder known as hemochromatosis is often called the rusty organ disease and affects nearly 1.5 million Americans. The disorder causes increased absorption of intestinal iron. Which organ is responsible for iron homeostasis?

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The main symptoms of lactose intolerance are

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