Question 1

Which of the following statements about proteins in the diet is not true?

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A)   Complete protein sources include meat, milk, and eggs.
B)   Legumes, seeds, nuts, and grains can be good protein sources, but contain insufficient amounts of at least one essential amino acid.
C)   The body is harmed if an excess of protein is consumed.
D)   Amino acids are stored in the body, so we do not need a regular supply of protein in the diet.
E)   Two servings of meat a day, each approximately the size of a deck of cards, is considered enough protein.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Obesity,bulimia nervosa,and anorexia nervosa are all alike in that

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A)   all are difficult to treat and may be caused by a number of factors.
B)   all involve eating far less than is required for the body to function.
C)   all involve vomiting or purging after eating.
D)   in all cases the person is actually starving to death regardless of their outside appearance.
E)   in all cases the person is on a very restrictive diet.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 3

A person can fulfill all of their protein requirements without consuming any animal products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Public health workers look for ways to prevent diseases.Which of the following jaundice-causing disease has the potential to be currently reduced by public health measures?

Accepted Answer

A)   Obstructive jaundice caused by gallstones.
B)   Obstructive jaundice caused by a cancerous tumor.
C)   Hepatitis A by sewage control.
D)   Cirrhosis caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
E)   Hemolytic jaundice by blood screening.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is considered an accessory gland in the digestive system?

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A)   pharynx
B)   esophagus
C)   stomach
D)   cecum
E)   pancreasF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

List the organs that food will pass through starting with the mouth and ending with the anus.

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Mouth - pharynx - es...

Question 7

In humans,what is the sequence of fat digestion from the lumen of the small intestine to the bloodstream?

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A)   lipids  →\rarr→  fatty acid and glycerol (converted in liver)   →\rarr→  bloodstream
B)   lipids  →\rarr→  fatty acid and glycerol (converted in lacteal)   →\rarr→  bloodstream
C)   lipids  →\rarr→  fatty acid and glycerol (converted in epithelial cell)   →\rarr→  bloodstream
D)   lipids  →\rarr→  fatty acid and glycerol (converted in epithelial cell)   →\rarr→  lacteal  →\rarr→  bloodstream
E)   lipids  →\rarr→  fatty acid and glycerol (converted in liver)   →\rarr→  lacteal  →\rarr→ bloodstream F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following is not true of the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)   The tongue functions to mix food with saliva and assist in swallowing.
B)   A person's tongue is moved by external muscles.
C)   The tongue consists of skeletal muscle under voluntary control.
D)   The tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth.
E)   The tongue secretes salivary amylase.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

The digestive system does NOT function in the

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A)   chemical breakdown of food.
B)   mechanical breakdown of food.
C)   elimination of waste products.
D)   absorption of food molecules.
E)   manufacture of food molecules.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Secretin,gastrin,and CCK in humans are

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A)   all enzymes used to digest food.
B)   all hormones that control digestive secretions.
C)   all breakdown products of digestion.
D)   produced in the gut by an acid pH.
E)   proteins found in the intestinal submucosa.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

The hepatic portal vein is located between

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

Question 12

Sodium is considered one of the major minerals needed in the human diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The release of secretin is stimulated by the action of

Accepted Answer

A)   the alkaline material in the duodenum.
B)   the bile.
C)   muscular contractions in the stomach.
D)   nerves to the duodenum.
E)   acid on the wall of the duodenum.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is responsible for the storage of extra bile?

Accepted Answer

A)   small intestine
B)   liver
C)   stomach
D)   gallbladder
E)   pancreasF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The body is unable to make any amino acids so all 20 of them must be acquired from a balanced diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Stacey is 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 80 pounds,yet she thinks she is very fat.Which of the following statements is probably not true about Stacey?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stacey most likely suffers from anorexia nervosa.
B)   Stacey is actually starving.
C)   Stacey has probably stopped menstruating.
D)   Stacey is in danger of dying.
E)   Stacey probably spends a lot of time throwing up.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

A woman is not getting enough calcium in her diet.One of the first symptoms she may experience would be

Accepted Answer

A)   a broken bone.
B)   anemia
C)   irregular heart beat
D)   muscle spasms
E)   night blindnessF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is not a major class of nutrients required by the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)   fiber
B)   carbohydrates
C)   proteins
D)   lipids
E)   vitaminsF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

In Figure 14.1,which structure is the primary site for digestion and absorption of food?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4
E)   5F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Bacteria living in the large intestine

Accepted Answer

A)   are a source of fiber.
B)   can produce vitamins.
C)   are found only in the appendix.
D)   can produce excess acid.
E)   are found only in the rectum.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Exam 14: Digestive System and Nutrition

Which of the following is not true of the tongue?

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Secretin,gastrin,and CCK in humans are

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The hepatic portal vein is located between

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Bacteria living in the large intestine

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A person can fulfill all of their protein requirements without consuming any animal products.

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Stacey is 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 80 pounds,yet she thinks she is very fat.Which of the following statements is probably not true about Stacey?

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The body is unable to make any amino acids so all 20 of them must be acquired from a balanced diet.

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Which of the following is not a major class of nutrients required by the human body?

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List the organs that food will pass through starting with the mouth and ending with the anus.

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Obesity,bulimia nervosa,and anorexia nervosa are all alike in that

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In humans,what is the sequence of fat digestion from the lumen of the small intestine to the bloodstream?

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In Figure 14.1,which structure is the primary site for digestion and absorption of food?

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Which of the following is responsible for the storage of extra bile?

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Which of the following statements about proteins in the diet is not true?

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The digestive system does NOT function in the

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Public health workers look for ways to prevent diseases.Which of the following jaundice-causing disease has the potential to be currently reduced by public health measures?

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The release of secretin is stimulated by the action of

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Which of the following is considered an accessory gland in the digestive system?

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Sodium is considered one of the major minerals needed in the human diet.

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