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Biology: Concepts and Applications

Cecie Starr, Christine A. Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter 36

Digestion and Human Nutrition - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

00:28

Problem 1

A digestive system functions in __________.
a. secreting enzymes
b. absorbing compounds
c. eliminating wastes
d. all of the above

Sam Limsuwannarot
Sam Limsuwannarot
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01:24

Problem 2

Protein digestion begins in the __________.
a. mouth
b. stomach
c. small intestine
d. large intestine

Scott Rhodes
Scott Rhodes
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00:32

Problem 3

Most nutrients are absorbed in the __________.
a. mouth
b. stomach
c. small intestine
d. large intestine

Sam Limsuwannarot
Sam Limsuwannarot
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00:18

Problem 4

Bile has a role in __________ digestion and absorption.
a. carbohydrate
b. fat
c. protein
d. amino acid

Sam Limsuwannarot
Sam Limsuwannarot
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00:46

Problem 5

Monosaccharides and amino acids absorbed from the gut enter _____________.
a. blood vessels
b. lymph vessels
c. fat droplets
d. both b and c

Sam Limsuwannarot
Sam Limsuwannarot
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00:31

Problem 6

Bacteria in the __________ make essential vitamins.
a. stomach
b. small intestine
c. large intestine
d. esophagus

Sam Limsuwannarot
Sam Limsuwannarot
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00:24

Problem 7

The pH is lowest in the__________.
a. stomach
b. small intestine
c. large intestine
d. esophagus

Sam Limsuwannarot
Sam Limsuwannarot
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00:30

Problem 8

Most water that enters the gut is absorbed across the lining of the ___________.
a. stomach
b. small intestine
c. large intestine
d. esophagus

Sam Limsuwannarot
Sam Limsuwannarot
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01:54

Problem 9

___________ are inorganic substances with metabolic roles that no other substance can fulfill.
a. Fats
b. Minerals
c. Vitamins
d. Simple sugars

Scott Rhodes
Scott Rhodes
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01:45

Problem 10

. Blood that flows through capillaries in the small intestine flows next through vessels in the __________.
a. stomach
b. heart
c. pancreas
d. liver

Scott Rhodes
Scott Rhodes
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02:07

Problem 11

Tiny filaments called __________ increase the surface area of a brush border cell.

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Scott Rhodes
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00:26

Problem 12

__________ is(are) a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce the risk of heart disease.
a. Oatmeal
b. Legumes
c. Fish
d. Corn syrup

Sam Limsuwannarot
Sam Limsuwannarot
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02:02

Problem 13

What is the most common cause of anorexia-related death?
a. cancer
b. cardiac arrest
c. pneumonia
d. stroke

Scott Rhodes
Scott Rhodes
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00:39

Problem 14

a. vitamin $\mathrm{A}$
b. vitamin $\mathrm{B}_{6}$
c. vitamin $\mathrm{C}$
d. all of the above

Lauren Levites
Lauren Levites
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03:02

Problem 15

Match each organ with its digestive function.
__________gallbladder
__________colon
__________liver
__________small intestine
__________stomach
__________pancreas
a. makes bile
b. compacts undigested residues
c. secretes most digestive enzymes
d. absorbs most nutrients
e. secretes gastric fluid
f. stores, secretes bile

Christina Sorrentino
Christina Sorrentino
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