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