Question 1

Which organ in the human produces maltase and peptidases?

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A)   mouth
B)   esophagus
C)   stomach
D)   small intestine
E)   large intestineF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following is not related to obesity?

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A)   sedentary activities
B)   family eating habits
C)   exercise and sensible diet
D)   excessive intake of fatty foods
E)   body fat content above 20% ideal body weightF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

The main function of the esophagus is to

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A)   digest proteins.
B)   digest carbohydrates.
C)   transport food from the small intestine to the large intestine.
D)   transport food from the mouth to the stomach.
E)   transport food from the stomach to the large intestine.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following types of lipids do not promote cardiovascular disease?

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A)   cholesterol
B)   trans saturated fatty acids
C)   saturated fatty acids
D)   unsaturated fatty acids
E)   animal fatsF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

If we set up an experimental design to explore the full digestion of starch to glucose,we would need to include which enzymes?

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A)   pepsin and hydrochloric acid
B)   amylase and maltase
C)   trypsin and maltase
D)   pepsin and lipase
E)   trypsin and lipaseF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Which item is commonly eaten by an individual who suffers from pica?

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A)   charcoal
B)   cookies
C)   cakes
D)   ice cream
E)   all of these are associated with picaF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which eating disorder is the most common?

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A)   binge-eating disorder
B)   pica
C)   anorexia nervosa
D)   bulimia nervosa
E)   stomach ulcersF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

The pH of the stomach is usually about

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A)   2.0.
B)   4.0.
C)   7.0.
D)   9.0.
E)   11.0.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Which is NOT a correct association of intestinal disorders?

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A)   diarrhea-rapid movement of feces that may result in dehydration
B)   constipation-too slow movement of feces permitting hard and dry feces
C)   polyps-small growths on the epithelial lining that can become cancerous
D)   hemorrhoids-a sexually contracted disease
E)   hepatitis-inflammation of the liverF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 10

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

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A)   the production of bile
B)   the production of digestive enzymes
C)   the production of blood proteins
D)   the removal of blood toxins
E)   the storage of iron and certain vitaminsF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

The digestive juices found in the stomach include

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A)   trypsin and bile.
B)   trypsin and pepsin.
C)   bile and hydrochloric acid.
D)   amylase and trypsin.
E)   pepsin and hydrochloric acid.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

What is the association of Helicobacter pylori in the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is the major infectious cause of diarrhea.
B)  Most ulcers are due to stomach infection with this bacteria.
C)  This is the causative agent of "strep throat."
D)  This species of bacteria is the main cause of the odor of feces.
E)  This species of bacteria converts roughage into vitamin D.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Food is prevented from entering the trachea by the

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A)   pharynx.
B)   larynx.
C)   epiglottis.
D)   glottis.
E)   sphincter muscle.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following features is associated with pica?

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A)   individuals are at a greater risk for various poisoning
B)   person has an irrational fear of getting fat
C)   individual engages in extreme physical activity to avoid weight gain
D)   self-induced vomiting and laxative abuse
E)   frequently eat large amount of foods while feeling a loss of controlF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Inflammation of the gums is called

Accepted Answer

A)   gingivitis.
B)   periodontitis.
C)   dental caries.
D)   gumma infections.
E)   gummitis.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Which is NOT a correct association of structure with function among layers of the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)   The outermost serosa lubricates most of the tract among other abdominal organs.
B)   The inner mucosa contains goblet cells that secrete mucus.
C)   The submucosa contains blood vessels and Peyer's patches of the lymphatic system.
D)   The muscularis consists of two layers of smooth muscles to force food through the tract.
E)   The mucosa and submucosa are made of epithelial tissue.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Which association is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Periodontitis is a loss of bone and loosening of teeth that occurs in old age.
B)   Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that can spread to the periodontal membrane.
C)   The loss of twenty deciduous teeth is a natural process that occurs when young.
D)   Tooth decay or dental caries is a natural erosion of teeth from wear-and-tear.
E)   Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which eating disorder is most likely due to a person being depressed?

Accepted Answer

A)   binge-eating disorder
B)   bulimia nervosa
C)   pica
D)   anorexia nervosa
E)   none of these disorders are associated with depressionF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

At body temperature,which of these combinations is most likely to result in digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)   fat, bile salts, sodium bicarbonate, lipase
B)   fat, bile salts, sodium bicarbonate, pepsin
C)   fat, HCl, maltase
D)   fat, bile salts, HCl, sodium bicarbonate, and trypsin
E)   fat, sodium bicarbonate, lipaseF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is an infectious cause of jaundice?

Accepted Answer

A)   trauma
B)   gallstones
C)   cancer
D)   alcoholism
E)   hepatitis BF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 14: Digestive System and Nutrition

At body temperature,which of these combinations is most likely to result in digestion?

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What is the association of Helicobacter pylori in the digestive system?

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Which eating disorder is the most common?

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The pH of the stomach is usually about

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Which association is NOT correct?

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The main function of the esophagus is to

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Which eating disorder is most likely due to a person being depressed?

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

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Which item is commonly eaten by an individual who suffers from pica?

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Which of the following is not related to obesity?

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If we set up an experimental design to explore the full digestion of starch to glucose,we would need to include which enzymes?

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Which organ in the human produces maltase and peptidases?

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Which of the following types of lipids do not promote cardiovascular disease?

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Which of the following is an infectious cause of jaundice?

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Which of the following features is associated with pica?

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Inflammation of the gums is called

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Which is NOT a correct association of structure with function among layers of the digestive tract?

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The digestive juices found in the stomach include

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Which is NOT a correct association of intestinal disorders?

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Food is prevented from entering the trachea by the

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