12 FINAL EXAM REVIEW: Digestive System
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- Q1The process of eliminating indigestible residues from the GI track is called __________.masticationdefecationdeglutitionmicturation30s
- Q2_____________ describes the set of metabolic pathways that build larger molecules from smaller units.anabolismmetabolismcatabolismglycogenesis30s
- Q3__________________ describes the metabolic pathways that break down larger molecules into smaller units, releasing energy in the process.anabolismmetabolismnutritioncatabolism30s
- Q4Enzymes from the ____________ empty into the small intestine and help to break down carbohydrates, fats & proteins.large intestinestomachgall bladderpancreas30s
- Q5After food has traveled down the esophagus, it empties into the _____________ where it churns the food and holds it until it is ready to be emptied into the small intestines.liverpancreasepiglottisstomach30s
- Q6Which one of the following represents the correct order through which food passes in the alimentary canal?mouth, esophagus, pharynx, stomach, small intestine, large intestinemouth pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestinemouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestinepharynx, mouth, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine30s
- Q7The _____________ is a passageway for both air and food.primary bronchilarynxpharynxtrachea30s
- Q8________________ is required for normal bowel function, consuming it may decrease obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease and colon cancer.magnesiumsodiumfiberprotein30s
- Q9This essential nutrient is needed to metabolize calcium. Your body synthesizes its own with daily sun exposure.vitamin Cvitamin Dcholesterolvitamin A30s
- Q10This essential nutrient is used to maintain bone health and is necessary for muscle contraction. Good sources are found in dairy products and green vegetables. Deficiencies can lead to osteoporosis, increased risk of hypertension, pre-eclampsia and colon cancer.calciumvitamin Kfolatevitamin D30s
- Q11This macronutrient is broken down into amino acids that the body can use to build new tissue like muscle and skin as well as synthesize hormones and enzymes.proteincarbohydratephosphoroussugar30s
- Q12Which word best describes the following statement: Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars.catabolismanabolismmetabolism30s
- Q13This macronutrient is broken down into fatty acids. These help to build healthy cell membranes, build the myeline sheath in the nervous system and help your body use certain vitamins.lipidswatercarbohydratesproteins30s
- Q14What is the pH of the small intestine?acidicneutralbasic30s
- Q15This structure is in place to prevent the acidic contents of the stomach from irritating the neutral environment of the esophagus.ileocecal valvecardioesophageal valveinternal urethral sphincterepiglottis30s