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Chapter 2 Nutrition
The human body and what we really eat
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Undergraduate 1
01/25/2012

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The function of bile is to

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emulsify fat and aid digestion.
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The function of the large intestine includes all of the following EXCEPT:
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storing bile and releasing it when required.
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Which of the following statements about the functions of the liver is FALSE?
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It is the site of the brush border.
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Which of the following people is LEAST likely to experience GERD?
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Michael, who ate one slice of pizza and then took a walk
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Irritable bowel syndrome includes all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:
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weight gain.
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Which of the following foods does not commonly cause an allergic reaction?
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vegetables
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Which of the following conditions cannot be treated successfully with probiotics?
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cirrhosis of the liver
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Which of the following can cause ulcers?
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infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori
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The smallest unit of matter is a called a(n):
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atom.
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The correct order of physiological organization is:
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Atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, systems.
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If you have celiac disease you could not eat which of the following?
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WheatiesTM cereal
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Place the following body parts in the correct order of their involvement in the digestive system from beginning to end.
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stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum
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Once nutrients are absorbed from the small intestine, most are carried to the:
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liver.
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In which organ would you find gastrin, pepsin, and lipase?
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stomach
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Which of the following leads to greatest satiety?
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Meal high in protein
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Foods with the highest satiety value are high in:
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protein.
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The muscular tube that propels food toward the stomach is the
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esophagus.
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All of the following would prevent traveler's diarrhea EXCEPT:
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eating raw foods from street vendors.
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All of the following may contribute to GERD EXCEPT:
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being underweight.
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All of the following may alleviate constipation EXCEPT:
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limiting your intake of beverages.
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