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Multiple Choice:
Which type of diffusion can move substances down concentration gradients
utilizing a transporter?
Active transport
Facilitated diffusion
Osmosis
Passive diffusion
Question 2
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Starting at the oral cavity list the path of food it would travel to reach the anus.
Your Answer:
oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine , large intestine, anus
Oral cavity --> esophagus -->stomach -->small intestine -->large intestine (colon)
-->rectum -->anus.
Question 3
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True or false. If false, re-write the statement to make a truth.
The gallbladder produces bile for digestion and excess is stored in the
liver. Your Answer:
False the liver produces bile for digestion and excess is stored in the gallbladder
FALSE: The liver produces bile for digestion and it is stored in the gallbladder.
Question 4
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True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Intrinsic factor is a vital glycoprotein produced in the stomach and is necessary
for the B12 to be absorbed.
Your Answer:
True
True
Question 5
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Match the digestive disorder to its description or characteristics:
Heartburn
, Gastric acid enters the esophagus damaging the epithelial lining
Diarrhea
Loose, watery and frequent stools
Diverticulosis
Small pouches that push out through weak spots in the colon that can become inflamed
Irritable bowel syndrome
Associated with bloating, abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, or constipation
Peptic ulcer
Sores that develop along the GI tract triggered by H. Pylori, NSAIDs, stress or smoking
Question 6
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List 1 dietary treatment for heartburn:
Your Answer:
Eat less acidic foods so less coffee, no alchol , or milk. Foods high in fat
Possible answers:
eating smaller meals that are low in fat,
chewing food well,
avoiding overeating, and limiting coffee, tea, alcohol and certain spices
waiting 2 hours after a meal before lying down
sleep with the head of the bed elevated
Question 7
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List a treatment for ulcers/peptic ulcers.
Your Answer:
Medication can help with ulcers since ulcers are from a bacteria called h pylori.
have less alchol , spicy food, and high acidic foods
Medical treatments (antibiotics, drugs that block/reduce acid production, and
protect lining of stomach) and lifestyle changes (decrease stress, stop smoking
and avoiding foods that trigger symptoms)
Question 8
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Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is NOT True concerning blood sugar regulation?
The pancreas influences blood sugar regulation