Nutrition Chapter 4 Quiz

The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____, tiny, finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

villi

Which of the following statements is true?

Heartburn often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly.

Coretta has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). To reduce her likelihood of developing heartburn, her physician recommended that she

lose excess body fat

Marcus has an infection that causes a temporary loss of villi. Based on this information, you would expect Marcus to _____ while he has this illness.

lose weight rapidly

Small amounts of food move from the back of the mouth and through the esophagus by involuntary muscular movements called

peristalsis

The sides of the tongue have tastebuds that are only able to detect sweet tasting items.

False

Which of the following statements is true?

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in the human large intestine.

Which of the following statements is true?

The pyloric sphincter controls the rate at which chyme enters the small intestine.

Last night, Sara ate French fries, fried fish, and creamy cole slaw. For dessert, she had a chocolate milk shake. About an hour after eating this food, she suddenly complained of severe abdominal pain. Based on this information, Sara probably has

gallstones.

Amanda is a three year old who has a condition that is characterized by the inability of her pancreas to produce cholecystokinin. Based on this information, she _____.

has difficulty digesting food

Libby was born without salivary glands. As a result of this condition, she

has trouble tasting food.

The process of digesting food begins at the

mouth.

Which of the following compounds is not secreted by the human stomach?

Bile.