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Quizz 2

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Hunger is best described as   a physiological desire to consume food.  
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The human body is organized into the following structural levels (smallest to largest)   atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, systems  
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The term used to describe the process in which foods are broken down into their component molecules is a   digestion  
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The chemical environment of the stomach is   very acidic  
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Bob eats his breakfast, and his GI tract will now begin the process of digesting and absorbing the nutrients from this meal. What is the order in which each of the organs of the GI tract will work to achieve this process?   mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine  
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What is chyme?   mixture of partially digested food, water, and gastric juices  
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Which of the following would NOT be recommended for the treatment of GERD?   eating 2 large meals a day  
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Mechanical digestion begins in the   mouth  
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A painful sensation in the chest that results from gastric juices seeping back up into the esophagus is called   gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)  
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What is the primary cause of peptic ulcers?   Helicobacter pylori  
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The conversion of the digested mass of food into feces occurs in the   large intestine  
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Which of the following is an example of the central nervous system's role in digestion?   Swallowing a morsel of food triggers peristalsis  
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Peristalsis that begins in the small intestine and surges upwards results in   vomiting  
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Which of the following is known as a "hunger hormone"?   ghrelin  
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Carbohydrates contain   carbon, hydrogen, oxygen  
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Which of the following would be a good snack choice for someone trying to reduce sugar intake?   unsweetened dried cranberries  
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Which of the following enzymes if found in the mouth?   salivary amylase  
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Which of the following are the preferred fuels for MOST body functions?   carbohydrate and fat  
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After a meal, which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body's cells?   glucagon  
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A diet low in fiber is associated with an increased risk of developing   diverticulosis  
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Which of the following is NOT a health problem related to eating too much sugar?   hyperactivity in children  
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Meat is NOT a good dietary source of glycogen. Why?   Glycogen is resistant to intestinal enzymes and cannot be broken down by the human digestive tract  
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The term "enriched" on a food label signifies that   the nutrients in the food were lost during processing and then added back in  
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Aspartame cannot be used to prepare cooked foods because   heat destroys its flavor  
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In the diet, the nondigestible parts of plants that form the support structures of leaves, stems, and seeds are known as   functional fiber  
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A condition marked by blood glucose levels that are below normal levels is   type 1 diabetes  
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Which of the following types of bread contains the most fiber?   1 slice of whole-wheat bread  
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Whole-grain flours are rich sources of fiber because they retain the grains   bran, endosperm,and germ  
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The primary energy source used by the body during intense exercise is   fat  
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Foods in which nutrients are added that did not originally exist in that food are known are   fortified  
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