HNF Week 2 problem set

The hypothalamus in the brain monitors many body conditions, including the availability of nutrients and water.

True

Saliva contains ________. an amylase mucus intrinsic factor an amylase and mucus

amylase and mucus

The body's circulating fluids are: Question options:the plasma and fat cells the enzymes and the plasma the lymph and fat cells the blood and nutrients the blood and the lymph

blood and lymph

Probiotics may be most useful in treating ________. constipation diarrhea celiac disease food intolerance

diarrhea

The breakdown of dietary starch to glucose in the small intestine is considered ________. metabolism hormonal action digestion absorption

digestion

The secretions of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas enter the ________.

duodenum, by way of the sphincter of Oddi

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is caused by bacterial pathogens

false

True/False: Cirrhosis of the liver is reversible with good nutrition.

false

Hormones are secreted and released directly into the blood by organs known as _____. nerves ducts glands arteries capillaries

glands

Adequate circulation requires three components, one of which is: absolutely no family history of heart attack or cardiovascular disease good nutrition to replenish and supply the body with nutrients extra veins to move blood in the body limited exercise to relax the heart

good nutrition to replenish and supply the body with nutrients

The leading cause of peptic ulcer disease is ________. consumption of spicy foods stress Helicobacter pylori infection alcohol consumption

helicobacter pylori infection

A sensible idea for preventing constipation is to ________. use a laxative when needed decrease fluid intake include more white bread, white rice, and ice cream in the diet include more whole grain breads, beans, and apples in the diet

include more whole grain breads, beans, and apples in the diet

Some fiber is digested by bacteria in the______. small intestine large intestine pancreas stomach liver

large intestine

One of the body's major circulating fluids is: e of the body's major circulating fluids is: intracellular fluid lymph tears insulin oxygen

lymph

Which of the following digestive disorders is caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori? flatulence constipation diarrhea peptic ulcer

peptic ulcer

Saliva contains an enzyme that breaks down______. Question options: Protein Starch Iron Adipose

starch

Which of the following does NOT occur as part of the flight or fight response? the liver releases glucose from its stores into the blood the muscles tense up the adipose cells release fat the digestive system speeds up

the digestive system speeds up

The major function(s) of the stomach is/are ________. the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, especially starch the digestion and absorption of alcohol to mix ingested foods with gastric juices to form chyme All of these responses are correct.

to mix ingested foods with gastric juices to form chyme

Diarrhea is most often caused by bacterial or viral infection of the GI tract.

true

True/False: Fetal alcohol syndrome is completely preventable by abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy.

true