HNF 150 Problem Set 2: Digestion + Alcohol

binge drinking is considered drinking ____ or more drinks in a short period

4

An example of a probiotic is _____

Bacteria in yogurt

What advice would you give a friend suffering from constipation?

Consume foods with adequate fiber.

Which of the following organs is the main site for alcohol breakdown?

Liver

Saliva contains an enzyme that breaks down _____

Starch

much of the digestion that occurs in the large intestine is caused by _____

bacteria

probiotics may be useful in treating ____

diarrhea

t/f: ibs is caused by bacterial pathogens

false

which of the following organs stores bile juice?

gallbladder

A sensible idea for preventing constipation is to ____

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

as food moves through the digestive tract it spends the most time in the _____

large interesting because of the need to partially digest fiber and absorb water

During the fight or flight reaction, the body reacts by:

releasing glucose from the liver

Heartburn is caused by _____

the backflow of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus

the body's circulating fluids are:

the blood and the lymph

What is the purpose of the microvilli in the small intestine?

to increase the surface area available to absorb nutrients

t/f: diarrhea is most often caused by bacterial or viral infection of the GI tract

true

The kidneys are waste and _____ removal specialists?

water