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Which glandular cells of the stomach are responsible for the secretion of stomach acid and glycoproteins?
Parietal Cells
what structures in the small intestine secrete enzymes which serve to digest sugars?
microvilli
true/false: the colon is necessary for life
false
The ridge-like rugae of the stomach allow it to expand from its normal volume of 50 mL to a (relatively) whopping __________.
4 L
The amine group from protein deamination and excess water-soluble vitamins are primarily excreted from the body through __________.
Urine
Tears
Feces
Saliva
Urine
Which of the following pathways involved in the complete catabolism of glucose to yields the greatest amount of ATP?
Glycogenolysis
Krebs/Citric Acid Cycle
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Glycolysis
Oxidative Phosphorylation
People who are lactose intolerant due to deficiency in what enzyme?
Lactase
Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins are classified as____________.
Macronutrients
Which of the following is not a function of protein in the body?
Lipolysis
Cell and tissue structure
Enzyme formation
Emergency fuel source
Lipolysis
Renal calculi are another name for what?
Kidney Stones
Which of the following hormones will directly stimulate tubular reabsorption of water?
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Tubule reabsorption and secretion processes predominantly occur in what segment of the nephron tubule pathway?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
Saliva performs all of the following functions in the mouth except?
Absorption
Cleansing the mouth
Formation of a bolus
Tasting food
Starch breakdown
Absorption
Fats should represent what percentage of our daily energy intake?
40 - 50%
0 - 10%
10 - 20%
20 - 35%
20 - 35%
A Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) which is <60 mL/min for three months defines what renal condition?
Early-Stage Renal Disease
Normal Renal Function
Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Disease
Chronic Renal Disease
________ is defined as abnormally low urine output.
Hyperuria
Dehydration
Polyuria
Anuria
Anuria
High protein diets can cause urine to become more ___________.
Neutral
Acidic
Alkaline
Sweet-smelling
Acidic
_________ describes an insufficient concentration of sodium (Na+) in the extracellular fluid (ECF) which can cause cellular edema.
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
Hyponatremia
As intracellular fluid (ICF) osmolality increases, extracellular fluid (ECF) volume will _________ due to fluid ________ the intracellular space.
Decrease, Entering
The respiratory and renal systems are ________ but have _______ buffering power than the chemical buffering systems.
Slower; More
According to most scientific studies and the nutritional community, how much protein should we aim to eat per day?
1.2 g/kg body mass
High protein diets can cause urine to become more ___________.
acidic
Which macronutrient has the shortest gastric emptying time?
Carbohydrates
What substance gives both bile and feces their color?
Hemoglobin
Albumin
Bacitracin
Bilirubin
Bilirubin
Bile salts act as fat ____________.
Emulsifiers
____________ is the term used to describe the breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones (i.e., proteins → amino acids).
Catabolism
Metabolism
Cutting
Anabolism
Catabolism
Which of the following is not a pathway involved in the catabolism of glucose to make ATP?
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Gluconeogenesis
Krebs/Citric Acid Cycle
Glycolysis
Gluconeogenesis
The breakdown of glycogen into glucose molecules is called what?
Glycogenolysis
3 multiple choice options
True/False: Whatever substances which are not filtered out of the blood during glomerular filtration can be selectively filtered out from the peritubular capillaries during tubular secretion.
true
Which kidney is especially susceptible to blunt force trauma because the liver has crowded it to sit slightly more inferiorly in the retroperitoneal space compared to the other kidney?
Right
Due to the shortness of their urethras, females (or those assigned female at birth) are ______ likely to develop urinary tract infections (UTIs) compared to males (or those assigned male at birth).
Just as
More
Less
More
Which of the following ions is majorly represented in extracellular fluid (ECF)? (select all that apply)
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Hydrogen Phosphate
sodium and chloride
Edema is caused by the atypical accumulation of which fluid?
Intracellular Fluid (ICF)
Extracellular Fluid (ECF)
Plasma
Extracellular Fluid (ECF)
Hydrostatic edema is caused by what?
Decreased flow of fluid from blood into cells
Increased return of fluid to blood from cells
Increased flow of fluid out of blood into cells
Decreased return of fluid to blood from cells
Increased flow of fluid out of blood into cells
What substance gives both bile and feces their color?
Bilirubin
Which portion of the urinary system acts as a storage reservoir for urine?
Urinary Bladder
Pco2 is the single most important indicator for ________ acidosis and alkalosis.
Respiratory
Which of the following extracellular fluids (ECF) would not be categorized as interstitial fluid?
plasma
________ carbohydrates are found in whole grains, nuts, vegetables, and other high-fiber sources.
Complex
________ is the breakdown of a single glucose resulting in the formation of pyruvate or lactate and 2 ATP.
Glycolysis
Which of the following food sources would not be classified as a complete protein? (select all that apply)
Nuts
Rice
Legumes
The formation of "new" glucose molecules from non-carbohydrate sources is called what?
Glycogenesis
Gluconeogenesis
Re-esterification
Glycogenolysis
Gluconeogenesis
Which of the following nutrients is inorganic?
Minerals
Which of the following is not a function of fat in the body?
Make us taste delicious
What percentage of our daily diet should be carbohydrate-based?
45 - 65%
Most of our daily fat intake should be in what form?
Unsaturated Fats
In general, fat metabolism yields ________ ATP than carbohydrates and fats.
More
Which cells of the stomach are responsible for the secretion of chemical messengers such as serotonin and gastrin?
Enteroendocrine Cells
Diseases like HIV/AIDS, Sjogren's syndrome, and diabetes can cause what condition defined by inadequate saliva production causing dry mouth?
Xerostomia
Which enzyme in pancreatic juice is responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates?
Amylases
Which of the following digestive processes is defined as the passage of the food nutrients from the GI tract into the bloodstream or lymph?
Absorption
The ___________ is the membrane which lines the abdominal cavity itself and essentially houses the gastrointestinal organs within the abdominal cavity.
Parietal Peritoneum
Which teeth have broad crowns and rounded cusps which make them ideal for grinding, particularly fibrous, foods? (select all that apply)
Molars
Incisors
Canines
Bicuspids
Molars/Bicuspids
The _____________ is a double-layered peritoneum which not only anchors the gastrointestinal organs to the abdominal wall but also provides a pathway for blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves to run to and from the gastrointestinal organs.
Mesentery
What common malabsorption disease is associated with an intolerance to gluten causing damage to the intestinal villi and brush border thereby inhibiting the body's ability to absorb nutrients?
Celiac Disease
True/False: Our gut bacterial flora outnumber our own cells by a ratio of 10:1?
True
Which of the following digestive processes is defined as the series of steps involving enzymes to break down complex foods into their base nutrients?
Digestion
Proof that humans are, at least in some ways, carnivorous, ___________ are fanglike teeth which can tear or pierce flesh like many predators of the animal kingdom.
Canines
___________ are breaches in the stomach's mucosal barrier whereby the acid begins to erode or burn through the stomach's lining.
Ulcers
3 multiple choice options
Excess cholesterol or too few bile salts can cause ____________ to develop which can obstruct the flow of bile through the cystic duct.
Gall Stones
_________ is paste-like mixture of food with stomach acid, pepsin, and other enzymes.
Chyme
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract essentially has its own nervous system called the ____________ nervous system.
Segmented
Peristaltic
Enteric
Peritoneal
Enteric
The small intestine begins at the ____________ and runs about ____________ in length.
Jejunum; 7 - 15 ft
Cardiac sphincter; 15 - 20 m
Pyloric sphincter; 15 - 20 ft
Ileocecal valve; 15 - 20 in
Pyloric sphincter; 15 - 20 ft
the __________________ is the membrane on the most superficial layer of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract
visceral peritoneum
herniations of the mucosa in the colon are called what?
diverticula
which macronutrient has the longest gastric emptying time?
fats
true/false: if 80% of the liver were removed, the liver is capable of regenerating itself within a year
true
organs which sit within the peritoneal cavity are called _______________ organs
intraperitoneal
About how much time does nutrient absorption in the small intestine typically take?
3-6 hrs
Which diverticula-related condition can be life-threatening if the diverticula rupture into the peritoneal cavity?
Diverticulitis
3 multiple choice options
__________ is the primary manner in which food is moved distally along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract through alternating waves of contraction and relaxation.
Absorption
Peristalsis
Segmentation
Ingestion
Peristalsis
Food waste typically sits in the colon for how long?
12-24 hrs
Also referred to as our "front teeth", ____________ have a chisel-like shape which is ideal for chewing acts like cutting or chunking food.
Molars
Canines
Incisors
Bicuspids
Incisors
Which sphincter connects the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine?
Pyloric Sphincter
Ileocecal Valve
Gastroesophageal Sphincter
Anus
Pyloric Sphincter
Which of the following is not a function of the tongue?
Moving food around within the mouth
Crushing and grinding food into a pulp-like mixture
Speech formation
Swallowing
Mixing food with saliva to make a bolus
Crushing and grinding food into a pulp-like mixture
Which of the following is not a function of the large intestine/colon?
Propulsion of feces
Electrolyte absorption
Vitamin absorption
Fat and protein absorption
Water absorption
Fat and protein absorption
Which enzyme in pancreatic juice is responsible for the digestion of nucleic acids?
Proteases
Lipases
Amylases
Nucleases
Nucleases
The ____________ consists of organs which make up the continuous muscular tube through which food travels from mouth to anus.
Alimentary Canal
Which of the following enteroendocrine chemical messengers is responsible for the feeling of "hunger"?
Ghrelin
3 multiple choice options
For carbohydrates to be absorbed in the small intestine, they need to be broken down into ______________.
Monosaccharides
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following digestive processes is defined as the elimination of non-digestible substances?
Defecation
Ankyloglossia or being "tongue-tied" is a congenital condition which can negatively affect which of the following acts? (select all that apply)
Feeding
Breathing
Speech
Smelling
-Speech
-Feeding
True/False: We have some level of conscious control over the act of defecation.
True
Which enzyme in pancreatic juices is responsible for the digestion of proteins?
Proteases
Which cells of the stomach are responsible for the secretion of the pepsinogen and lipase enzymes?
Chief Cells
Which sphincter connects the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine?
Pyloric Sphincter
Herniations of the mucosa in the colon are called what?
Diverticula
The ___________ is a fluid-filled space in the abdominal cavity which lubricates the mobile organs of the digestive tract.
Peritoneal Cavity
The contraction and relaxation resulting in a "back and forth" flow of food with some propulsion along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is called what?
Segmentation
Which enzyme in pancreatic juice is responsible for the digestion of fats?
Lipases
Organs which lie outside or posterior to the peritoneal cavity are called _____________ organs.
Retroperitoneal
3 multiple choice options
True/False: Most of our nutrient absorption from food occurs in the small intestine.
True
Which of the following digestive processes includes the act of chewing in the mouth and churning of chyme in the stomach:
Defecation
Digestion
Mechanical Breakdown
Absorption
Mechanical Breakdown
___________ is the primary monosaccharide used to fuel ATP synthesis.
Sucrose
Fructose
Lactose
Glucose
Glucose
What percentage of our daily diet should be carbohydrate-based?
20 - 40%
50 - 70%
45 - 65%
10 - 20%
45-65%
________ is the breakdown of a single glucose resulting in the formation of pyruvate or lactate and 2 ATP.
Glycolysis
Gluconeogenesis
Glycogenolysis
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Glycolysis
Which of the following are not monosaccharides? (select all that apply)
Glucose
Galactose
Lactose
Sucrose
Amylose
Lactose, Sucrose, and Amylose
Weight loss requires you to expend more calories than you consume meaning you would need to be in a long-term state of net ______________ caloric balance.
Positive
Negative
Zero
Negative
True/False: The colon is necessary for life.
False
Nutrients like vitamins and minerals are classified as ___________.
Micronutrients