Nutrition Chapter 4

What is the correct order for the major parts of the gastrointestinal tract?

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

Crohn's disease can cause inflammation of _______.

any part of the GI tract

Drinking which of the following beverages may contribute to heartburn?

coffee

Bile is stored and concentrated in the ___

gallbladder

Bile is necessary for some nutrient digestion and absorption; bile is produced in the ____

liver

What organ produces bile?

liver

Heartburn is caused by the passage of the acidic contents of the stomach moving through the _______ and into the esophagus.

lower esophageal sphincter

Most nutrient absorption occurs in the ________.

small intestine

About _____ of American adults experience occasional heartburn.

50%

Which condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of the GI tract?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Which of the following are potential benefits of a healthy, balanced intestinal microflora?

Reduced risk of infectious diarrhea

What all enzymes are found in saliva?

amylase, lipase, protease

The sense of smell is important to the enjoyment of eating. A disorder in which a person experiences a total loss of the sense of smell is called ________.

anosmia

Which of the following is not a common sign or symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

constipation

What is thought to not be primary causes of peptic ulcers

eating too many fatty foods

Those with GERD have an increased risk for ________.

esophageal cancer

The primary nutrient that bile helps digest is ___

fat

Bicarbonate, which is secreted by the ____________ , is a base that neutralizes the acidity of chyme in the ____________ .

pancreas, small intestine

Involuntary muscle contractions which move a bolus through the gastrointestinal tract are called ________.

peristalsis

Hydrochloric acid forms in the ________.

stomach

The churning movements of the ____________ help mix food with gastric juice.

stomach