Nutrition and Metabolism Test Corrections Flashcards
Reactions that link simple molecules into more complex ones are _______ and result in an overall ________ of energy.
anabolic; absorption
What part of the tooth does #3 represent?
neck
Which of the following correctly matches the subdivision of the small intestine with its role?
All of the above are accurate matches of structure to function.
To what organ digestive system is #8 pointing?
appendix
Which statement below correctly matches the structure with its function?
The gallbladder concentrates bile that isn’t immediately needed.
Which one of the following represents the correct order through which food passes in the alimentary canal:
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
Which of the following accessory organs come in contact with our food? Choose all the apply.
Teeth
Which of the following statements about the digestion of macromolecules is false?
Lipids get broken down into fatty acids and amino acids.
To what organ of the digestive system is #15 pointing?
stomach
Bile is formed by the __________.
liver
Which one of the following is NOT absorbed by the
human large intestine?
protein
Using the numbers where does most of the absorption of nutrients take place
12
Most chemical digestion takes place in the small intestine; specifically what part? Choose a number response.
5
The outer most layer of the alimentary canal is referred to as the __________.
serosa
Glucose serves as our body’s main energy fuel during the _______ nutritional state. Body reserves serve as our body’s main energy fuel when the GI tract is _______.
absorptive; empty
Hydrochloric acid is necessary in the stomach for the conversion of pepsinogen into its active protein-digesting form called __________.
gastric
What number in the diagram is the traverse colon?
6
The minor nutrients consist of __________.
vitamins, minerals
To what organ of the digestive system is #2 pointing?
salivary glands
A chemical reaction of metabolism in which substances are broken down into simpler substances is referred to as __________.
catabolism
What part of the tooth represents #8?
dentin
The kneading and churning of food your stomach is an example of what kind of digestion?
Mechanical
To what organ of the digestive system is #13, 6 and 7 pointing?
Large Intestine
The hepatic portal system includes the _______ which takes in nutrient-filled blood from the digestive tract and sends it towards the heart through the _______ to be oxygenated.
hepatic portal vein; inferior vena cava
