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BIO 104
Quiz Study Guide 18+19
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the basal metabolic rate for a 28-year-old woman who is 65 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds? | 1,402 calories |
| An important function of the colon is to help regulate the body’s water balance. | True |
| The sensation of taste is coupled with the sense of touch. | False |
| The digestive action of the stomach begins when it is stimulated by the _____. | nervous system |
| Alcohol is only absorbed in the small intestine. | False |
| If untreated, anorexia nervosa can result in irreversible damage to the body. | True |
| Farmers who falsely label foods as organic may be required to pay expensive fines. | True |
| The average person produces between 1 and 3 pints of gas per day. | True |
| Which of the following is the single most important way to prevent food poisoning? | Washing hands thoroughly before handling food |
| Why is it recommended that individuals obtain dietary fiber from foods rather than from supplements? | The foods may contain health benefits in addition to the fiber. |
| How do cellulose-containing foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help the process of digestion? | Contribute to the bulk of feces |
| Disaccharides are a type of _____. | carbohydrate |
| Gum infections can lead to serious conditions, such as heart disease. | True |
| Which of the following foods tends to help lower cholesterol levels? | Oat bran |
| It is essential to eat some form of meat, fish, or poultry each day to receive the proper amounts of protein. | False |
| Two minerals that are especially important for health in females, but are often consumed in less than optimal amounts, are _____. | calcium and iron |
| Absorption in the small intestine is possible because its lining is smooth. | False |
| Each part of the alimentary canal contributes to the overall digestive process. | True |
| Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the _____. | gums |
| Essential amino acids are produced by the body as needed. | False |
| The _____ is the largest organ in the body. | liver |
| backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus | heartburn |
| chronic diarrhea is a major symptom | Inflammatory bowel disease |
| sore in the lining of the stomach | gastric ulcer |
| inflamed colon wall | diverticulitis |
| replacement of normal liver tissue with connective tissue | cirrhosis |
| weak cardiac sphincter allows stomach contents move up into the esophagus | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| inflamed liver | hepatitis |
| inflamed gallbladder | cholecystitis |
| protrusion of the stomach above the diaphragm | hiatal hernia |
| narrowing of the passageway from the stomach to the small intestine | pyloric stenosis |
| Fats should provide no more than what percentage of a person’s daily caloric intake? | 30 percent |
| The human body stores reserves of energy as fat in fat cells. | True |
| Nuts and seeds are good sources of protein. | True |
| Most ulcers that were previously believed to be caused by emotional stress and spicy foods may actually be caused by _____. | poor nutrition |
| The general range for a healthy body mass index is _____. | 19 to 25 |
| The structure that regulates the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum is called the _____ sphincter. | pyloric |
| Habitually delaying defecation when the need is present can lead to _____. | constipation |
| Carbohydrates are structurally more complex than fats and proteins. | False |
| Which of the following actions begins as voluntary process and then becomes an involuntary process? | Swallowing |
| How many cups of fruit are recommended per day for an individual whose normal total caloric intake is about 2,000 calories? | 2 cups |
| Milk, cheese, and dark green vegetables are good sources of which mineral? | Calcium |
| The adult alimentary canal, from the mouth to the anus, is about how many feet long? | 30 |
| Which of the following factors usually plays the least significant role in obesity? | Genetics |
| The body’s basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy needed by the body _____. | at rest |
| Water makes up about _____ percent of our total body weight. | 55 to 65 |
| The type of lipoprotein that picks up deposited fats and transports them to the liver is _____. | HDL |
| The purpose of the uvula is to help prevent food from entering the windpipe when swallowing. | False |
| Diarrhea can be a life-threatening condition for the very young and the aged. | True |
| Which of the following fats would be the BEST choice for individuals who have high cholesterol levels? | Monounsaturated |
| The digestive juice in the small intestine that breaks down protein into amino acids is _____. | protease |
| A normal adult usually requires between 1,600 and 3,000 calories a day, depending on age, sex, body weight, and degree of physical activity. | True |
| The vermiform appendix has no known function in the digestive process. | True |
| What is the purpose of bile in the digestive process? | Emulsifies fats |
| Having bacteria in the large intestine is an unnatural condition that can lead to infection. | False |
| Adults normally develop 32 teeth. | True |
| Inflammation of the intestine caused by bacterial or viral infection is called _____. | enteritis |
| The recommended and toxic levels of many trace elements are very close in quantity. | True |
| A chronic, progressive inflammatory disease that permanently damages the liver is _____. | cirrhosis |
| The nerves and blood supply of the teeth are contained in the _____. | pulp cavity |
| Based on dietary guidelines released in 2010 and the new MY PLATE icon, it is suggested that a healthy plate be comprised of one-third fruit and vegetables. | False |
| Which process is regulated by secretions of the thyroid gland? | Metabolism |
| important for red blood cell synthesis | vitamin B12` |
| necessary for metabolism of vitamin A | zinc |
| enables normal blood clotting | vitamin K |
| is a component of thyroid hormones | iodine |
| needed for normal metabolism | vitamin B3 |
| maintains the body's acid-base and water balance and helps control blood pressure | potassium |
| important in the formation of the bones and teeth | calcium |
| acts as an antioxidant | vitamin E |
| is a component of hemogloblin | iron |
| important for night vision | vitamin A |
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