CH. 3 practice homework questions
Nutrients are transported through the veins but not the arteries of the circulatory system or through the lymphatic vessels. -True -False
FALSE
Water-soluble nutrients absorbed through the villi of the small intestine are transported through the ________ system to the liver. -digestive -lymphatic -circulatory -endocrine
circulatory
Marci has been diagnosed with gluten sensitivity. She therefore needs to experiment with -Beano. -grains such as teff, quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth, and millet. -products which are made with cereals such as wheat, whole wheat, rye and barley. -lean meats, and low-dairy products.
grains such as teff, quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth, and millet
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is similar to -heartburn. -constipation. -celiac disease. -irritable bowel syndrome.
heartburn
Gastrin, secretin, cholecystokinin, and ghrelin are ________ which are secreted from the stomach and the small intestine, with the role of regulating digestive activity, increase or decrease peristalsis. -enzymes -electrolytes -hormones -nutrients
hormones
Persons who have flatulence experience -intestinal gas. -painful bowel movements. -hemorrhoids. -celiac bowel syndrome.
intestinal gas
A combination of dietary modification, prescription drugs, stress management, and use of prebiotics and probiotics is recommended for individuals who suffer from -hemorrhoids. -irritable bowel syndrome. -constipation. -flatulence.
irritable bowel syndrome
Luis has been troubled with constipation, diarrhea, or a combination of constipation and diarrhea. He probably has -irritable bowel syndrome. -inadequate gluten intake. -had contaminated water. -hemorrhoids.
irritable bowel syndrome
The ________ system is a network of capillaries, small vessels, valves, nodes, and ducts that maintains the internal fluid environment. -nutrient -circulatory -digestive -lymphatic
lymphatic
The normal sequence of digestion is -mechanical digestion then absorptive digestion. -absorptive digestion then mechanical digestion. -chemical digestion then, mechanical digestion. -mechanical digestion then chemical digestion.
mechanical digestion then chemical digestion
The watery fluid that contains electrolytes and mucus to soften and dissolve food particles is called -saliva. -bile. -enzymes. -salivary glands.
saliva
What is the optimal sequence of the food mass in the gut? -small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus -small intestine, large intestine, anus, rectum -large intestine, small intestine, rectum, anus -small intestine, large intestine, anus
small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus
The digestive organ which produces hydrochloric acid which activates enzymes for protein digestion is called the -electrolytes. -bile. -stomach. -enzyma.
stomach
A mixture of the bolus, acid, enzymes, and gastric fluid is called -absorption. -chimes. -digestion. -chyme.
chyme
Constipation is the painful release of intestinal gas from the rectum. -True -False
FALSE
Marco has heartburn so he need to eat larger meals; eat more quickly; decrease fat and/or alcohol intake; and he needs to stop smoking. -True -False
FALSE
Grandfather is experiencing pain and hard small pellets of feces during a bowel movement. This may be caused by -insufficient fiber. -rapid movement of undigested food residue. -too much water. too much fiber.
Insufficient fiber
Which of the following digestive disorders is fatal? -heartburn -GEDR -Both A and B are fatal. -Neither A nor B is fatal.
Neither A nor B is fatal
The body system that stimulates eating or drinking is the ________ system. -nervous -circulatory -lymphatic -stimulatory
Nervous
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes a person's immune system to damage the small intestine when gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, and barley is consumed. -True -False
TRUE
If Grandma is constipated, she needs to have either more fiber or water or both. -True -False
TRUE
Passive diffusion, facilitated diffusion, or active transport are the process which are used during -digestion. -elimination. -absorption. -peristalsis.
absorption
The villi and microvilli are necessary for the process of -mechanical digestion. -chemical digestion. -digestion. -absorption.
absorption
The liver produces yellowish green fat-digesting ________ so that the gallbladder can concentrate and store it. -hormones -enzymes -bolus -bile
bile
Which of the following substances is involved in fat digestion? -bile -bolus -amylase -gall bladder
bile