Question 1

A passageway shared by the digestive and respiratory systems is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   larynx
B)   pharynx
C)   sinuses
D)   esophagus B

Question 2

The amount of energy contained in a particular food is measured in ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of energy contained in a...

Question 3

Your body produces all the following digestive enzymes, but not all of them are produced where they are used. Which of the following is produced at a different location from where it is used?

Accepted Answer

A)   salivary amylase
B)   pepsin
C)   sucrase
D)   lactase

Question 4

George is experiencing problems with damaged cartilage in his knee and is eating cartilage from the bones of his steak so that his knee will more readily heal. Explain why he is not necessarily going to succeed in speeding up the repair of his knee.

Accepted Answer

The digestive system breaks down large molecules such as carbohydrates and proteins into smaller molecules: monosaccharides and amino acids, respectively. These components are then used as needed in various parts of the body. Therefore, eating cartilage will not necessarily make the cartilage in George's body heal faster.

Question 5

Which of the following is a J-shaped muscular sac that serves in the temporary storage of masticated food while digestive enzymes and HCl are released to digest proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)   large intestines
B)   colon
C)   stomach
D)   esophagus

Question 6

Most nutrient absorption occurs in the ________, a major organ of the digestive system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most nutrient absorption occurs in the ________,...

Question 7

Stratified squamous epithelium is tissue that can take a lot of physical wear and tear, but compared with some other tissues, it does not absorb water-soluble materials well. Which of the following organs is least likely to be lined by this type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   mouth
B)   esophagus
C)   small intestine
D)   anus

Question 8

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                        Premises: The region of the large intestine that when stretched stimulates the defecation reflex and allows for the passage of feces.
A person with frequent heartburn is more likely than others to eventually develop this condition.
Three pairs of glands that secrete fluids, moisten and lubricate food, and contain digestive enzymes that hydrolyze starches.
Samantha drank a lot of alcohol over many years and now suffers from this fatty degeneration of the liver.
An opening at one end of the gastrointestinal tract that functions in mechanical digestion and the breakdown of carbohydrates by secreting amylase.
A muscular tube that absorbs water and some nutrients and stores waste material.
When partly digested food enters the duodenum, this organ squirts bile into the small intestine.
This organ in the digestive system functions to store food and break down proteins before transferring chyme to the duodenum.
Severe pain in the lower right abdomen along with fever and nausea is often a sign of an infection in this structure.
The pancreatic duct and common bile duct join and then empty into this organ.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Esophageal cancer and Cirrhosis and Gallbladder and is...

Question 9

Infection with Helicobacter pylori can cause ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   gallstones
B)   constipation
C)   tooth decay
D)   peptic ulcers

Question 10

Food traveling through the pharynx would next go to the ________.

Accepted Answer

esophagus

Question 11

If a person were unable to produce much of this substance, the gastric juices might destroy the stomach lining.

Accepted Answer

A)   chyme
B)   HCl
C)   mucus
D)   pepsin

Question 12

Cleft palate is a hereditary condition in which the maxillae do not completely fuse before birth. Which of the following activities likely will be more difficult with cleft palate?

Accepted Answer

A)   eating and speaking
B)   breathing
C)   salivating
D)   looking over the shoulder

Question 13

Boris has many tattoos and has recently started having a yellowish tinge to his skin. What should he be tested for before he donates blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   HIV
B)   cirrhosis
C)   hepatitis
D)   Helicobacter pylori

Question 14

A PillCam traveling from the pharynx to the stomach will first pass through the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   tonsil
B)   uvula
C)   sphincter
D)   esophagus

Question 15

The destruction of this organ would mean that you would no longer be able to absorb vitamin B12 through the digestive system.

Accepted Answer

A)   liver
B)   salivary glands
C)   large intestine
D)   stomach

Question 16

The eating disorder characterized by consuming large quantities of food and then vomiting is called ________ nervosa.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The eating disorder characterized by consuming large...

Question 17

________ is a hormone secreted by the cells in the stomach lining that functions to increase release of gastric juices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a hormone secreted by the...

Question 18

Which of these events occurs normally in swallowing?

Accepted Answer

A)   The larynx rises.
B)   The epiglottis rises.
C)   The bolus rises.
D)   The esophagus closes.

Question 19

This enzyme will break down starch into smaller subunits.

Accepted Answer

A)   pepsin
B)   lipase
C)   amylase
D)   renin

Question 20

This pancreatic enzyme breaks triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A)   maltase
B)   trypsin
C)   carboxypeptidase
D)   lipase

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The amount of energy contained in a particular food is measured in ________.

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George is experiencing problems with damaged cartilage in his knee and is eating cartilage from the bones of his steak so that his knee will more readily heal. Explain why he is not necessarily going to succeed in speeding up the repair of his knee.

Which of the following is a J-shaped muscular sac that serves in the temporary storage of masticated food while digestive enzymes and HCl are released to digest proteins?

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Most nutrient absorption occurs in the ________, a major organ of the digestive system.

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Stratified squamous epithelium is tissue that can take a lot of physical wear and tear, but compared with some other tissues, it does not absorb water-soluble materials well. Which of the following organs is least likely to be lined by this type of tissue?

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Infection with Helicobacter pylori can cause ________.

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Food traveling through the pharynx would next go to the ________.

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If a person were unable to produce much of this substance, the gastric juices might destroy the stomach lining.

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Boris has many tattoos and has recently started having a yellowish tinge to his skin. What should he be tested for before he donates blood?

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The destruction of this organ would mean that you would no longer be able to absorb vitamin B₁₂ through the digestive system.

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The eating disorder characterized by consuming large quantities of food and then vomiting is called ________ nervosa.

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________ is a hormone secreted by the cells in the stomach lining that functions to increase release of gastric juices.

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Which of these events occurs normally in swallowing?

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This enzyme will break down starch into smaller subunits.

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This pancreatic enzyme breaks triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids.

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The amount of energy contained in a particular food is measured in ________.

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George is experiencing problems with damaged cartilage in his knee and is eating cartilage from the bones of his steak so that his knee will more readily heal. Explain why he is not necessarily going to succeed in speeding up the repair of his knee.

Which of the following is a J-shaped muscular sac that serves in the temporary storage of masticated food while digestive enzymes and HCl are released to digest proteins?

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Most nutrient absorption occurs in the ________, a major organ of the digestive system.

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Infection with Helicobacter pylori can cause ________.

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Food traveling through the pharynx would next go to the ________.

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If a person were unable to produce much of this substance, the gastric juices might destroy the stomach lining.

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Cleft palate is a hereditary condition in which the maxillae do not completely fuse before birth. Which of the following activities likely will be more difficult with cleft palate?

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Boris has many tattoos and has recently started having a yellowish tinge to his skin. What should he be tested for before he donates blood?

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A PillCam traveling from the pharynx to the stomach will first pass through the ________.

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The destruction of this organ would mean that you would no longer be able to absorb vitamin B12 through the digestive system.

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The eating disorder characterized by consuming large quantities of food and then vomiting is called ________ nervosa.

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________ is a hormone secreted by the cells in the stomach lining that functions to increase release of gastric juices.

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Which of these events occurs normally in swallowing?

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This enzyme will break down starch into smaller subunits.

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This pancreatic enzyme breaks triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids.

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