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A decrease in which hormone might cause an overproduction of stomach acids? ​


A) gastrin
B) somatostatin
C) CCK
D) secretin
E) GIP

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following disorders affects the liver? ​


A) GERD
B) hepatitis
C) diverticulitis ​
D) IBS
E) Chron's disease Chron's disease

F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Which pancreatic secretion works in conjunction with bile? ​


A) protein digesting enzymes
B) secretin ​
C) carbohydrate digesting enzymes
D) fat digesting enzymes
E) bicarbonate

F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Bile salts surround the end-products of fat digestion to form ____. ​


A) micelles
B) triglycerides
C) cholesterol
D) bilirubin
E) lipoproteins

F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

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What are fatty acids and monoglycerides converted to inside of intestinal cells at the end of the digestive process? ​


A) cholesterol
B) triglycerides
C) micelles
D) lipase
E) bile

F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

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As food moves into the small intestines, intestinal cells release which hormone to promote insulin secretion? ​


A) gastrin
B) somatostatin
C) CCK
D) secretin
E) GIP

F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

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The enzyme that digests fats is ____. ​


A) bile
B) pepsin
C) trypsin
D) lipase
E) amylase ​

F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Which structure begins protein digestion under acidic conditions? ​


A) mouth
B) stomach
C) small intestines
D) large intestines
E) liver

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Match the digestive structure to the statement below.

Premises
secretes the hormone insulin
stores bile
secretion contains mucus and buffers
secretes appetite stimulator gherlin
stimulated to contract by CCK
secrete enzymes that begins carbohydrate digestion
secretes HCl
secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum
produces bile
receives blood via hepatic portal system
Responses
salivary glands
liver
gallbladder
stomach
pancreas

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secretes the hormone insulin
stores bile
secretion contains mucus and buffers
secretes appetite stimulator gherlin
stimulated to contract by CCK
secrete enzymes that begins carbohydrate digestion
secretes HCl
secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum
produces bile
receives blood via hepatic portal system

Which layer of the digestive tract contains blood and lymph vessels? ​


A) mucosa
B) circular muscle
C) longitudinal muscle
D) submucosa
E) serosa

F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

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The contractions within the small intestines that aid in digestion and absorption are known as ____. ​


A) segmentation
B) peristalsis ​
C) mass movements
D) migrating motility contractions ​
E) haustral contractions ​

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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The brush border lining of the small intestine is derived from ____. ​


A) rugae
B) villi
C) microvilli
D) autonomic nerves
E) circular smooth muscle

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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Food energy is measured in ____. ​


A) kilograms
B) kiloliters
C) kilometers
D) kilocalories ​
E) kilojoules

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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Carbohydrate digestions begins in the ____. ​


A) mouth
B) stomach
C) small intestines
D) large intestines
E) liver

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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A diet low in fiber can lead to ____. ​


A) GERD
B) hepatitis
C) diarrhea
D) Chron's disease
E) diverticulitis

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which portion of the swallowing process is voluntary? ​


A) movement of the tongue
B) contractions of the pharynx
C) depression of the epiglottis
D) peristalsis of the esophagus
E) stretching of vocal cords

F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

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Bacteria that cause tooth decay can lead to ____. ​


A) diarrhea
B) constipation
C) hepatitis
D) gingivitis
E) gastritis

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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The liver converts the waste product ammonia to a much less toxic molecule of ____. ​


A) alcohol
B) bilirubin ​
C) cholesterol
D) bicarbonate
E) urea

F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

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Which organ can manufacture most of the fats the body need's from other nutrient sources? ​


A) liver
B) spleen
C) pancreas
D) stomach
E) small intestines

F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

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Fats that are manufactured from vegetable oils found in many processed food are known as ____. ​


A) saturated fats
B) unsaturated fates
C) trans fatty acids
D) linoleic acid
E) omega-6 fatty acids

F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

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