Question 1

Excessive acid production in the stomach or upper small intestine could result in

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A)   poor iron, calcium, and folate absorption.
B)   excessive intestinal bacterial growth.
C)   an ulcer.
D)   decreased fiber digestion and absorption.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The study of how food impacts health through its interaction with our genes and its subsequent effect on gene expression is called

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A)   epidemiology.
B)   molecular biology.
C)   nutrigenomics.
D)   genetic engineering.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following is an important dietary recommendation for avoiding heartburn?

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A)   Eat smaller meals that are lower in fat.
B)   Eat large meals.
C)   Eat meals low in carbohydrate.
D)   Avoid fluids.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

After digestion and absorption, which circulatory system carries fat and fat-soluble vitamins?

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A)   Portal
B)   Enterohepatic
C)   Lymphatic
D)   MesenteryE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Antibiotic treatment of infection with the bacteria ______________ heals some stomach ulcers and prevents their recurrence.

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A)   Salmonella
B)   Helicobacter pylori
C)   E.coli
D)   Clostridium botulinumE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

To which body part does blood travel to pick up oxygen and release carbon dioxide?

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A)   Heart
B)   Lungs
C)   Liver
D)   KidneysE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Most nutrients from the digestive tract enter the liver through the _______________ vein.

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The answer of Most nutrients from the digestive tract enter...

Question 8

Bone, cartilage, muscle, and nerves are considered

Accepted Answer

A)   organs.
B)   organ systems.
C)   tissues.
D)   organisms.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The wall of the small intestine is folded, and within the folds are fingerlike projections called _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The wall of the small intestine is...

Question 10

The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called

Accepted Answer

A)   regurgitation.
B)   peristalsis.
C)   propulsion.
D)   compression.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The stomach empties into the small intestine through the

Accepted Answer

A)   pyloric sphincter.
B)   esophageal sphincter.
C)   Sphincter of Oddi.
D)   ileocecal sphincter.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Constipation can best be prevented by

Accepted Answer

A)   eating dietary fiber.
B)   restricting fluids.
C)   restricting physical exercise.
D)   using laxatives.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

The ________________________ system shelters humans from threats such as diseases and toxins.

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A)   cardiovascular
B)   endocrine
C)   immune
D)   lymphaticE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding bile?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is secreted in response to the presence of carbohydrates in the small intestine.
B)   It stimulates the release of pancreatic juices.
C)   It is produced by the liver.
D)   It is a hormone.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

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) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

The villi of the small intestine

Accepted Answer

A)   provide an enormous surface area that facilitates absorption.
B)   store fat-soluble vitamins.
C)   continuously move food through the small intestine to the colon.
D)   inactivate enzymes consumed with food.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is not considered part of the GI tract?

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A)   Anus
B)   Lungs
C)   Colon
D)   EsophagusE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

All of the following can weaken esophageal sphincter tension and promote heartburn except

Accepted Answer

A)   root beer.
B)   coffee.
C)   alcohol.
D)   nicotine.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is a feature of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is composed of a mucus-like substance.
B)   It picks up and transports dietary lipid.
C)   It serves to transport fat- and water-soluble vitamins to the heart.
D)   It funnels nutrients to the liver via a one-way pump.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is true about digestive enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A)   One enzyme can speed many types of chemical processes.
B)   Enzymes are not sensitive to temperature.
C)   Enzymes that work in the acidic environment of the stomach cannot work in the basic or alkaline environment of the small intestine and vice versa.
D)   Enzymes typically work independently of vitamins or minerals.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 3: The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Which of the following is an important dietary recommendation for avoiding heartburn?

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Excessive acid production in the stomach or upper small intestine could result in

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Constipation can best be prevented by

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The villi of the small intestine

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The wall of the small intestine is folded, and within the folds are fingerlike projections called _______________.

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Which of the following is true about digestive enzymes?

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Which of the following is a feature of the lymphatic system?

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All of the following can weaken esophageal sphincter tension and promote heartburn except

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The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called

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To which body part does blood travel to pick up oxygen and release carbon dioxide?

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Peristalsis refers to

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Which of the following is not considered part of the GI tract?

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Bone, cartilage, muscle, and nerves are considered

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The study of how food impacts health through its interaction with our genes and its subsequent effect on gene expression is called

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The ________________________ system shelters humans from threats such as diseases and toxins.

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After digestion and absorption, which circulatory system carries fat and fat-soluble vitamins?

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Which of the following is true regarding bile?

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Antibiotic treatment of infection with the bacteria ______________ heals some stomach ulcers and prevents their recurrence.

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The stomach empties into the small intestine through the

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Most nutrients from the digestive tract enter the liver through the _______________ vein.

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