Question 1

Describe how hormones affect nutrition.

Accepted Answer

Each hormone acts as a messenger that st...

Question 2

Human taste buds have an inborn aversion for which of the following food items?

Accepted Answer

A)   pears
B)   pudding
C)   broccoli
D)   fruit juiceE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which one of the following organs chemically alters materials so that they can be used by other tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)   gallbladder
B)   small intestine
C)   kidneys
D)   liverE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following functions does the pancreas perform?

Accepted Answer

A)   It manufactures enzymes to digest all energy yielding nutrients.
B)   It adds acid and fluid to the large intestine.
C)   It reabsorbs water and minerals.
D)   It conducts bile to the small intestine.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The lymphatic vessels are initially responsible for transporting which of the following products of digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)   fat
B)   protein
C)   minerals
D)   carbohydrateE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

How long does it take for the liver's glycogen supply to be depleted if it is not replenished by food?

Accepted Answer

A)   1-3 hours
B)   3-6 hours
C)   4-8 hours
D)   6-9 hoursE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following poses a formidable obstacle to a successful organ transplant?

Accepted Answer

A)   antibodies
B)   T-cells
C)   B-cells
D)   phagocytesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

What should you do to alleviate heartburn?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drink liquids during meals.
B)   Wear tight fitting clothing.
C)   Eat smaller meals.
D)   Lie down after meals.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What is the percentage of alcohol in 90 proof liquor?

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   45%
C)   63%
D)   90%E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

What medical condition could be suspected for an individual that reports regularly consuming large amounts of alcohol, has inadequate food intake, and shows signs of poor muscle coordination, paralysis of the eye muscles, and damaged nerves?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
B)   osteoporosis
C)   heart disease
D)   stomach ulcerE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The body's saliva is strongly acidic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following situations is most likely to make a person intoxicated almost immediately when drinking alcoholic beverages?

Accepted Answer

A)   The drinks are mixed with very little water.
B)   Carbohydrate snacks are consumed at the same time.
C)   Drinks are consumed quickly.
D)   The stomach is empty.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following compounds is released in an effort to neutralize the acidic contents of the stomach before entering the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   bile
B)   chyme
C)   gastric juice
D)   bicarbonateE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which cells release antibodies into the bloodstream to fight infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   helper T-cells
B)   T-cells
C)   A-cells
D)   B-cellsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following body components determines the nature of the cell's work?

Accepted Answer

A)   genes
B)   enzymes
C)   red blood cells
D)   organsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

What is the major role of the process known as peristalsis?

Accepted Answer

A)   making chyme
B)   pushing food through the digestive tract
C)   helping nutrients pass into the lymph system
D)   reabsorbing waterE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The body stores some nutrients in much smaller quantities than other nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following body changes occurs as part of the stress response?

Accepted Answer

A)   The liver releases glucose from its stores.
B)   The muscles relax.
C)   The digestive system slows down.
D)   The blood pressure decreases.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Who should not drink alcoholic beverages at all?

Accepted Answer

Children/adolescents; anyone with an emp...

Question 20

What do cells release as a waste product from the burning of oxygen and nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)   water
B)   glycogen
C)   amino acids
D)   carbon dioxideE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 3: The Remarkable Body

Which cells release antibodies into the bloodstream to fight infection?

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The body stores some nutrients in much smaller quantities than other nutrients.

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Which of the following poses a formidable obstacle to a successful organ transplant?

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Which of the following functions does the pancreas perform?

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Which one of the following organs chemically alters materials so that they can be used by other tissues?

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Which of the following compounds is released in an effort to neutralize the acidic contents of the stomach before entering the small intestine?

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How long does it take for the liver's glycogen supply to be depleted if it is not replenished by food?

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What is the major role of the process known as peristalsis?

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Which of the following situations is most likely to make a person intoxicated almost immediately when drinking alcoholic beverages?

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What do cells release as a waste product from the burning of oxygen and nutrients?

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Human taste buds have an inborn aversion for which of the following food items?

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What should you do to alleviate heartburn?

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The lymphatic vessels are initially responsible for transporting which of the following products of digestion?

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Who should not drink alcoholic beverages at all?

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What medical condition could be suspected for an individual that reports regularly consuming large amounts of alcohol, has inadequate food intake, and shows signs of poor muscle coordination, paralysis of the eye muscles, and damaged nerves?

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Which of the following body changes occurs as part of the stress response?

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The body's saliva is strongly acidic.

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Describe how hormones affect nutrition.

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Which of the following body components determines the nature of the cell's work?

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What is the percentage of alcohol in 90 proof liquor?

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