Nutrition Final Exam (4)

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

Which of the following microbes is associated with an increased risk of developing peptic ulcers?

H. pylori

Devon has a rare condition characterized by the lack of saliva-producing cells. Based on this information, Devon probably

Has difficulty swallowing

Four-year-old Eva was born with a rare condition characterized by the lack of mucus-producing cells in her digestive tract. Based on this information, Eva probably

Has numerous stomach ulcers.

After being absorbed, most lipids become incorporated into chylomicrons and enter

Lacteals within the villi

The _____ helps form feces by absorbing excess water and electrolytes from chyme.

Large intestine

______ is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells.

Metabolism

Paisley usually has four bowel movements each week. Based on this information, Paisley should

Not worry, because she is not constipated

Chyme is the

Semisolid liquid formed by the partial digestion of food in the stomach.

Which of the following statements is true? a. The lower gastroesophageal sphincter prevents chyme from entering the small intestine. b. The sense of taste contributes to the sense of smell. c. A thick layer of muscle tissue protects the lining of the stomach. d. Some absorption of alcohol occurs in the stomach.

Some absorption of alcohol occurs in the stomach.

During the past two months, Theresa has had intestinal pain after eating and diarrhea, and she's noticed blood in her feces. Additionally, she's lost about 10 pounds. Based on this information, Theresa should be tested for

Ulcerative colitis

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

Villi

Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system? a. Gallbladder b. Pancreas c. Colon d. Liver

c. Colon

Which of the following statements is true? a. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) begins the partial digestion of fats in the small intestine. b. A thin layer of chyme protects the lining of the digestive tract from being broken down by enzymes. c. The body needs more time to digest a high-carbohydrate meal than a high-fat meal. d. Acid reflux often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly.

d. Acid reflux often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly.

Which of the following statements is true? a. The lower gastroesophageal sphincter prevents chyme from entering the small intestine. b. The sense of taste contributes to the sense of smell. c. A thick layer of muscle tissue protects the lining of the stomach. d. Some absorption of alcohol occurs in the stomach.

d. Some absorption of alcohol occurs in the stomach.

Which of the following statements is true? a. Lean people have a higher risk of gallstones than obese people. b. The esophagus is the muscular valve that connects the stomach to the small intestine. c. The colon is the major site of nutrient absorption in the human digestive system. d. The pyloric sphincter controls the rate at which chyme enters the small intestine.

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