Question 1

The fingerlike projections along the surface of the small intestine are called

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A)   mucosa.
B)   lacteals.
C)   capillaries.
D)   villi.
E)   appendices.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which eating disorder is most commonly diagnosed among people who seek treatment?

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A)   EDNOS (eating disorders not otherwise specified) 
B)   anorexia nervosa
C)   purging episodes
D)   bulimia nervosa
E)   binge-eating followed by purgingF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

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 → fatty acid and glycerol (converted in liver)  → bloodstream
B)   lipids → fatty acid and glycerol (converted in lacteal)  → bloodstream
C)   lipids → fatty acid and glycerol (converted in epithelial cell)  → bloodstream
D)   lipids → fatty acid and glycerol (converted in epithelial cell)  → lacteal → bloodstream
E)   lipids → fatty acid and glycerol (converted in liver)  → lacteal → bloodstreamF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Dietary fiber is important because

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A)   it slows down the movement of food through the large intestine.
B)   it is an important nutrient for humans.
C)   it may decrease the risk of colon cancer.
D)   it increases the absorption of cholesterol.
E)   All of the answer choices are reasons why dietary fiber is important.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

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

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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 screeningF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following features is associated with pica?

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A)   person is 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)   person conducts self-induced vomiting and laxative abuse
E)   individual frequently eats large amounts of food while feeling a loss of controlF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

What pH is required in order for protein to be digested into peptides with the use of pepsin?

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A)   2.0
B)   7.0
C)   7.6
D)   9.3
E)   Pepsin will not digest proteins into peptides.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Name the organ of the digestive tract that contains microvilli and absorbs nutrients.

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A)   large intestine
B)   small intestine
C)   stomach
D)   appendixE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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)

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Dietary fiber is important because

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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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What pH is required in order for protein to be digested into peptides with the use of pepsin?

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Which eating disorder is most commonly diagnosed among people who seek treatment?

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The fingerlike projections along the surface of the small intestine are called

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

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Which of the following features is associated with pica?

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Name the organ of the digestive tract that contains microvilli and absorbs nutrients.

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

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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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Exam 14: Digestive System and Nutrition

Dietary fiber is important because

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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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What pH is required in order for protein to be digested into peptides with the use of pepsin?

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Which eating disorder is most commonly diagnosed among people who seek treatment?

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The fingerlike projections along the surface of the small intestine are called

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

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Which of the following features is associated with pica?

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Name the organ of the digestive tract that contains microvilli and absorbs nutrients.

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

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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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