Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the components of the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth
B)  larynx
C)  esophagus
D)  stomach
E)  small intestineF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

The food molecules that are primarily altered in the stomach are

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A)  celluloses.
B)  carbohydrates.
C)  sugars.
D)  proteins.
E)  fats.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The gallbladder secretes into the small intestine a fluid that can make the fat partially water soluble.It is called

Accepted Answer

A)  chyme.
B)  bile.
C)  chylomicron.
D)  emulsion.
E)  lipoprotein.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

The activities of the characteristic layered structure of the tubular gastrointestinal tract is regulated by nerves in certain regions located in the submucosa.These regions are called

Accepted Answer

A)  serosA.
B)  muscularis.
C)  plexuses.
D)  villi.
E)  microvilli.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The chylomicrons are absorbed into the

Accepted Answer

A)  blood capillaries.
B)  lymphatic capillaries.
C)  hepatic portal vein.
D)  hepatic portal artery.
E)  neck veins.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

If a person is diagnosed with lactose intolerance,which of the following is likely?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating fatty foods would be lethal.
B)  Eating dairy foods would be lethal.
C)  Digesting sugars is no longer possible.
D)  Eating dairy products could cause gastrointestinal pain.
E)  This person could only drink milk.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is not a heterotroph based on the type of food consumed?

Accepted Answer

A)  detritovore
B)  herbivore
C)  carnivore
D)  omnivore
E)  veganF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of these is not secreted by the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

A)  bile
B)  bicarbonate that neutralizes HCl
C)  enzymes
D)  hormonesE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following small intestinal digestive products must be reassembled and coated with proteins and bile detergents before being absorbed into the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids and small polypeptides
B)  fatty acids and monoglycerides
C)  sugars
D)  bile pigments and bile salts
E)  vitamins and mineralsF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Choose the letter of the best match of the vitamins with the following deficiency symptoms.
-Vitamin B2

Accepted Answer

A)  weakening of heart
B)  inflammation and breakdown of skin
C)  rickets
D)  severe bleeding
E)  scurvyF) night blindnessG) pernicious anemiaH) C) and G)
I) A) and D)

Question 11

Choose the letter of the best match of the vitamins with the following deficiency symptoms.
-Vitamin D

Accepted Answer

A)  weakening of heart
B)  inflammation and breakdown of skin
C)  rickets
D)  severe bleeding
E)  scurvyF) night blindnessG) pernicious anemiaH) D) and G)
I) A) and F)

Question 12

The secretion of pepsinogen and HCl is controlled by the hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  gastrin.
B)  pepsin.
C)  insulin.
D)  cholecystokinin.
E)  secretin.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Out of the estimated total of 9 liters of material passing through the small intestine how much of it is absorbed?

Accepted Answer

A)  about 350 milliliters
B)  about 3.5 liters
C)  about 4.5 liters
D)  about 7.5 liters
E)  about 8.5 litersF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 48: The Digestive System

If a person is diagnosed with lactose intolerance,which of the following is likely?

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The gallbladder secretes into the small intestine a fluid that can make the fat partially water soluble.It is called

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The chylomicrons are absorbed into the

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Out of the estimated total of 9 liters of material passing through the small intestine how much of it is absorbed?

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The food molecules that are primarily altered in the stomach are

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The activities of the characteristic layered structure of the tubular gastrointestinal tract is regulated by nerves in certain regions located in the submucosa.These regions are called

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Choose the letter of the best match of the vitamins with the following deficiency symptoms. -Vitamin B₂

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Which of the following is not a heterotroph based on the type of food consumed?

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Choose the letter of the best match of the vitamins with the following deficiency symptoms. -Vitamin D

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Which of the following small intestinal digestive products must be reassembled and coated with proteins and bile detergents before being absorbed into the lymphatic system?

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Which of the following is not one of the components of the gastrointestinal tract?

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The secretion of pepsinogen and HCl is controlled by the hormone

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Which of these is not secreted by the pancreas?

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Exam 48: The Digestive System

If a person is diagnosed with lactose intolerance,which of the following is likely?

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The gallbladder secretes into the small intestine a fluid that can make the fat partially water soluble.It is called

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The chylomicrons are absorbed into the

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Out of the estimated total of 9 liters of material passing through the small intestine how much of it is absorbed?

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The food molecules that are primarily altered in the stomach are

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The activities of the characteristic layered structure of the tubular gastrointestinal tract is regulated by nerves in certain regions located in the submucosa.These regions are called

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Choose the letter of the best match of the vitamins with the following deficiency symptoms. -Vitamin B2

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Which of the following is not a heterotroph based on the type of food consumed?

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Choose the letter of the best match of the vitamins with the following deficiency symptoms. -Vitamin D

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Which of the following small intestinal digestive products must be reassembled and coated with proteins and bile detergents before being absorbed into the lymphatic system?

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Which of the following is not one of the components of the gastrointestinal tract?

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The secretion of pepsinogen and HCl is controlled by the hormone

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Which of these is not secreted by the pancreas?

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Choose the letter of the best match of the vitamins with the following deficiency symptoms. -Vitamin B₂

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