Question 1

Which of the following can lead to the formation of diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

A low-fiber diet that causes increased pressure in the colon

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Consuming too much sugary food

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Excessive water intake

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High protein intake

Question 2

How does the body neutralize stomach acid when it enters the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

With bicarbonate from the pancreas

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With acid from the stomach

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With enzymes from the stomach

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With bile from the gallbladder

Question 3

What is a common cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Accepted Answer

Weak lower esophageal sphincter

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Excessive chewing

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Overactive stomach

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Too much fiber

Question 4

What happens to the gallbladder when it becomes inflamed?

Accepted Answer

It may need to be surgically removed

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It expands to store more fat

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It starts producing more bile

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It helps absorb more nutrients

Question 5

What can happen if you have a diet low in fiber?

Accepted Answer

Constipation

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Better digestion

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Weight loss

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Increased energy

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

To absorb water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter

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To produce digestive enzymes

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To digest proteins

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To store bile

Question 7

What organ produces bile to help digest fats?

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Stomach

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Pancreas

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Gallbladder

Question 8

What type of food should you eat to break down plant cell walls effectively?

Accepted Answer

High-fiber foods

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Processed foods

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Sugary foods

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Low-carb foods

Question 9

What is the main function of the lower esophageal sphincter?

Accepted Answer

To prevent stomach acid from entering the esophagus

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To produce digestive enzymes

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To help food move into the stomach

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To break down food into smaller pieces

Question 10

Which sphincter prevents stomach acid from entering the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

lower esophageal sphincter

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pyloric sphincter

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upper esophageal sphincter

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diaphragm

Question 11

What is the role of the gallbladder in digestion?

Accepted Answer

to store bile

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to neutralize stomach acid

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to absorb nutrients

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to produce digestive enzymes

Question 12

What happens in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

nutrient absorption

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storage of waste

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digestion of proteins

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water absorption

Question 13

What can happen if the lower esophageal sphincter is weakened?

Accepted Answer

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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appendicitis

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constipation

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stomach ulcers

Question 14

What happens to excess cholesterol in bile that can lead to health issues?

Accepted Answer

It can crystalize and form gallstones.

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It gets absorbed into the bloodstream

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It is excreted in urine

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It is used to make hormones

Question 15

How can one help reduce gas from the digestive process, according to Dr. Clapper?

Accepted Answer

Chew food thoroughly to remove air.

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Eat quickly

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Drink carbonated beverages

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Avoid fiber

Question 16

What is the function of bile produced by the liver?

Accepted Answer

To emulsify fats for absorption.

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To neutralize stomach acid

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To produce insulin

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To digest proteins

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