Question 1

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Esophageal sphincter

Accepted Answer

A)  A mixture of stomach secretions and partially digested food
B)  Fingerlike projections in the small intestine that participate in digestion and absorption of nutrients
C)  A compound that speeds the rate of chemical processes but is not altered by the process
D)  A muscular valve that controls the flow of food matter into the stomach
E)  A substance released into the small intestine to aid fat absorptionF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

All of the following must be supplied by the diet to support the chemical processes of human physiology except

Accepted Answer

A)   phytochemicals.
B)   carbohydrates.
C)   lipids.
D)   vitamins and minerals.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Bile

Accepted Answer

A)  A mixture of stomach secretions and partially digested food
B)  Fingerlike projections in the small intestine that participate in digestion and absorption of nutrients
C)  A compound that speeds the rate of chemical processes but is not altered by the process
D)  A muscular valve that controls the flow of food matter into the stomach
E)  A substance released into the small intestine to aid fat absorptionF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is stored within the nucleus of the cell and acts as a code book for synthesizing specific proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)   RNA
B)   Ribosomes
C)   Amino acids
D)   DNAE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The study of how genes determine our nutritional requirements is called

Accepted Answer

A)   nutrigenomics.
B)   nutrigenetics.
C)   nutritional biochemistry.
D)   genetic engineering.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

An autoimmune condition that results in damage to the small intestine upon exposure to gluten-containing foods is called

Accepted Answer

A)   celiac disease.
B)   nonceliac gluten sensitivity.
C)   irritable bowel syndrome.
D)   traveler's diarrhea.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following organs serves as a storage depot for many vitamins and minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liver
B)   Brain
C)   Kidney
D)   StomachE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following, upon digestion, is not normally absorbed directly into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A)   Minerals
B)   Fats
C)   Carbohydrates
D)   ProteinsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The taste of fat is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   oleogustus.
B)   umami.
C)   lipase.
D)   butyric acid.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Match the following organelles with their functions in the cell.
-Ribosome

Accepted Answer

A)  Mediates the linking together of amino acids to form proteins
B)  Packages newly synthesized proteins for export from the cell
C)  Involved in protein and lipid synthesis, detoxification of harmful substances, and calcium storage in the cell
D)  Destroys toxic products within the cell
E)  Digests foreign proteins and worn-out cell componentsF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Which large blood vessel transports nutrients from the small intestine directly to the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hepatic portal vein
B)   Mesenteric vein
C)   Subclavian vein
D)   Renal veinE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following organs produces bile?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stomach
B)   Salivary glands
C)   Pancreas
D)   LiverE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The ________ system is assisted by the lymphatic system and the physical barriers of the skin and gastrointestinal tract.

Accepted Answer

A)   immune
B)   skeletal
C)   respiratory
D)   nervousE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to

Accepted Answer

A)   promote fat digestion.
B)   activate stomach enzymes.
C)   protect stomach cells from acid and enzymes.
D)   destroy pathogens in food.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Match the following organelles with their functions in the cell.
-Endoplasmic reticulum

Accepted Answer

A)  Mediates the linking together of amino acids to form proteins
B)  Packages newly synthesized proteins for export from the cell
C)  Involved in protein and lipid synthesis, detoxification of harmful substances, and calcium storage in the cell
D)  Destroys toxic products within the cell
E)  Digests foreign proteins and worn-out cell componentsF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

A major function of the large intestine is to absorb

Accepted Answer

A)   fats.
B)   water-soluble vitamins.
C)   water.
D)   dietary fiber.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Most chemical digestion takes place in the

Accepted Answer

A)   stomach.
B)   small intestine.
C)   pancreas.
D)   large intestine.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 3: The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

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Most chemical digestion takes place in the

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The study of how genes determine our nutritional requirements is called

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The taste of fat is known as

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Which of the following, upon digestion, is not normally absorbed directly into the bloodstream?

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Which of the following organs produces bile?

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An autoimmune condition that results in damage to the small intestine upon exposure to gluten-containing foods is called

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Esophageal sphincter

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Which of the following organs serves as a storage depot for many vitamins and minerals?

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The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to

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Which large blood vessel transports nutrients from the small intestine directly to the liver?

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The ________ system is assisted by the lymphatic system and the physical barriers of the skin and gastrointestinal tract.

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Which of the following is stored within the nucleus of the cell and acts as a code book for synthesizing specific proteins?

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A major function of the large intestine is to absorb

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All of the following must be supplied by the diet to support the chemical processes of human physiology except

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Match the following organelles with their functions in the cell. -Endoplasmic reticulum

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Match the following organelles with their functions in the cell. -Ribosome

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Exam 3: The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Bile

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Most chemical digestion takes place in the

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The study of how genes determine our nutritional requirements is called

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Which of the following, upon digestion, is not normally absorbed directly into the bloodstream?

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Which of the following organs produces bile?

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An autoimmune condition that results in damage to the small intestine upon exposure to gluten-containing foods is called

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Esophageal sphincter

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Which large blood vessel transports nutrients from the small intestine directly to the liver?

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The ________ system is assisted by the lymphatic system and the physical barriers of the skin and gastrointestinal tract.

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All of the following must be supplied by the diet to support the chemical processes of human physiology except

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Match the following organelles with their functions in the cell. -Endoplasmic reticulum

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